Ahead of the September 21st governorship election,
Wife of Edo state Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, joined by Mrs. Ifeyinwa Asue Ighodalo, wife of the PDP gubernatorial candidate, on Saturday appealed to various women groups across the state on the need rally support for the PDP governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo.
Obaseki, who doubles as the Chairperson of the PDP Women Campaign Council, spoke during the official launch of the women’s campaign for the September governorship election in the state.
The campaign commenced in Uromi, where women leaders from Esan North East and Esan South West LGAs gathered to meet with Mrs. Obaseki, with promises to deliver the PDP candidate.
In her address, Mrs. Obaseki expressed gratitude for their support during the 2020 governorship election, acknowledging the crucial role the women played in the reelection of Governor Obaseki for a second term.
“You stood firm in 2020, ensuring Governor Obaseki’s re-election, especially during challenging times. I’m here to thank you on behalf of the Governor and myself,” Mrs. Obaseki said.
She also introduced Mrs. Ifeyinwa Asue Ighodalo, wife of the PDP gubernatorial candidate, as the next First Lady of Edo State.
Addressing the women, Mrs. Ighodalo promised to build on the current administration’s efforts, with a focus on women’s involvement in agriculture.
“If elected, I will continue the work that has already been started, especially in empowering women in agriculture,”
“We aim to make Edo State a leader in women’s agricultural participation.”Mrs. Ighodalo stated.
Some community leaders at the grassroots showered praises on Mrs. Obaseki’s efforts and her commitment towards women and the girl child in Edo State.
The women leader from Esan North East LGA highlighted the advancement of women in the state, noting, “Under your leadership, women have achieved significant roles, we now boast of having a female Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Maria Edekor (Esq.) and a female Council Vice Chairman in the person of Mrs Susan Otekpe.”
The Esan South East Women Leader expressed appreciation for the positive impact of Mrs. Obaseki’s initiatives, saying, “You’ve brought a new light to Edo State, ensuring that women are no longer overlooked after elections.”