Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa has said that his decision to join the race for the Edo state governorship election is to redirect the state on the path of prosperity and also to enthrone good governance.
Idahosa who stated this while questions from newsmen in Benin on Tuesday, said he will be making a formal declaration on Friday at the state ecretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benin.
Idahosa who currently represent Ovia federal constituency in the National Assembly (NASS), said he will count on the support of the people to make this happen.
The lawmaker who bemaoned the present state of things across the state, said he is well equipped to navigate the state for growth and development.
He said that the potentials of the state will be harnessed to steer the state and its citizens to prosperity.
According to him, “we are not just coming to increase the number of aspirants, we have a well thought out blueprint that will positively impact on the economy, infrastructure, social, sports and agricultural sectors of our dear state.
“We are also not losing our sights on the health sector as we will work assiduously to improve on all critical areas that will make the sector accessible and affordable to our people.
“In essence, our administration will signpost positive change in all ramifications and ultimately improve on the living condition of our people.”
On the challenges of insecurity, Idahosa said he will work with all stakeholders; security agencies and the traditional institutions to arrest the menace of armed robbery and Kidnapping that have prevented the people from going to their farms and sons and daughters of the state from coming home.
