As the race for the next Isoko South Local Government Chairman picks up speed, a non-governmental and political pressure group, Concerned Isoko South Citizens for Good Governance (CISCFGG), in Delta State has called on the people of the area to support the Chairmanship ambition of Chief Prosper Edo.
The group made the call yesterday during its general meeting summoned to x-ray all the candidates warming up for the chairmanship seat of the council.
It gave them the assurance that democratic dividends would be readily available for the people of the Isoko South Local Government if Prosper Edo is elected as chairman.
The group in a statement issued to newsmen said that the choice of Edo was based on his past and present experience coupled with his vast knowledge in management and administration; and urged the people of the local government area to support him irrespective of the political party he belongs.
The National chairman of the group and it’s Secretary, Comrade Omamode Akpoghene and Chief Benson Usiwoma while speaking to newsmen after the meeting in Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Council, commended the people for their team spirit in ensuring that peace and harmony prevails in the Local Government Council, especially at this point the State and Nigeria are battling with this global Coronavirus pandemic.
They said, Edo if elected, has the vision to focus more on youths and women empowerment programmes.
They assured that special attention will be given to the efficiency of Primary School Education sector in the Local Government Area, and he will work together with leaders and elders of the Local Government to attract more dividends of democracy and ensuring maximum productivity in the Council Area.
“Chief Edo is a grassroots mobilizer, a seasoned politician, who has demonstrated a high level of political tenacity in Isoko South Local Government Area”, they stated.