Minister Momoh Mobilises Etsako East Stakeholders For Tinubu, APC Candidates
The Honourable Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, FNSE, has convened a strategic meeting with key stakeholders and members of the Elder Council in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, with a call for unity, reconciliation and intensified grassroots mobilisation ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
The meeting focused on strengthening party cohesion, resolving internal differences and consolidating support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates.
Stakeholders at the meeting commended Minister Momoh for his commitment to development and his contributions to communities across the Niger Delta and other parts of the country, expressing support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.
Speaking at the gathering, Hon. Anamero Dekeri praised Momoh’s dedication to development, describing him as a leader who prioritises the welfare of the people and believes in translating promises into tangible results.
Dekeri highlighted the Minister’s contributions to development initiatives, including interventions aimed at improving schools and other critical infrastructure across Edo State and beyond. He stressed that the impact of governance should be felt by ordinary citizens in their communities.
He called on members of the Elder Council and other party stakeholders to set aside their differences, embrace reconciliation and work collectively towards the success of Tinubu and other APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
According to him, electoral victory requires unity, commitment and effective grassroots mobilisation, urging party leaders to return to their respective wards and communities to strengthen the party’s structures and engage voters.
The meeting also featured calls for peace, mutual respect and reconciliation among party members. Stakeholders were urged to sheathe their swords, appreciate one another’s contributions and place the collective interest of the party above personal differences.
In his remarks, Chief Ogene described Minister Momoh as a firm and development-oriented leader who has made significant contributions to the Niger Delta.
He commended the Minister for remaining committed to his responsibilities, adding that his leadership and development efforts deserved recognition and continued support.
Ogene urged party stakeholders to rally behind APC candidates and leaders whose priorities include infrastructure development, community advancement and the welfare of the people.
Similarly, the Edo State Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, Godwin Eshieshe, emphasised the importance of unity, declaring that collective action remained essential to achieving political success.
Eshieshe commended Momoh for his development initiatives and efforts to bring party leaders and stakeholders together, noting that a united political structure would be better positioned to mobilise support at the grassroots.
Responding, Minister Momoh urged party leaders to demonstrate respect for elders and established leadership structures while taking their responsibilities within the party seriously.
He called on members of the Elder Council to work as a team, stressing that political success depends on collective effort, discipline, mutual respect and effective coordination.
The Minister maintained that responsible political leadership requires respect for elders and party leaders, as well as a willingness to accept responsibility for strengthening the party at the grassroots.
He further charged stakeholders to return to their respective communities and wards to intensify mobilisation, engage party members and work towards the success of APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
Momoh also reaffirmed his commitment to contributing to the development of the Niger Delta and working towards a better future for the people.
The Otaru of Okpella offered prayers for the Minister and the leadership of Edo North, while urging political leaders to demonstrate greater seriousness, unity and commitment to their responsibilities.
Representatives from various wards across Etsako East also participated in the engagement, which provided an opportunity for stakeholders to deliberate on party unity, grassroots organisation and the need for sustained cooperation among leaders.
The meeting ended with a renewed commitment to peaceful political engagement, reconciliation, stronger grassroots mobilisation and collective efforts towards the party’s electoral success.
