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An exclusive interview with the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party for the EDO 2020 Governorship Election Mrs. Pauline Akhimien-Omogbelehan

Please briefly introduce yourself.

I am Pauline Akhimien-Omogbelehan from Iruekpen in Esan West LGA of Edo State. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Zoology Degree from the University Of Benin. I worked in International Freight Forwarding And Logistics in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. I worked as Manager International Operations At Joe-Eboje International Agencies Limited. I was also the Managing Director of the Edo State owned Edo City Transport Service (ECTS) before going into Inter-State transport on my own and Events Planning and Management. I have attended Transport And Logistics trainings and conferences as well as exhibitions in Nigeria, Aberdeen, Monaco, London, Paris, Italy, Canada And South Korea. I am married with children

What does EDO2020 election mean to you as a Candidate on the Labour Party Platform?

Edo 2020 is a turning point of reality. Why is this? We must accept the fact that in the last year you have seen party build on hatred of an individual just to destroy and disobey party structure. Labour Party is basically concerned with making the people know that the leadership of the state is the choice of the people and not the leadership of the party. We are running an all-inclusive campaign which is already going on and re- educating the youths to know that violence is basically detrimental to them. So we are campaigning as well as doing a Voter Education exercise. We want the people to know that politics can be achieved in a peaceful terrain without violence. We also are interested in hearing from the people on issues that are fundamental to them and not solely presenting our Manifesto to them

What are your expectation about the election knowing that Edo state is a predominantly APC and PDP states?

Right now there’s that silent apathy for those two parties and the Edo people are really desirable of any party that showcases its seriousness to rule. So we are optimistic that all will go well.

Please can you give us a brief insight on the Manifesto of the Labour Party for the EDO2020 ELECTION?

OUR MISSION :- Labour Party Government in Edo State will be committed to Social Justice and ensure Democratic Governance of the People, by the People and for the People.

Our focus will be to sustain and improve on the present level of Development in Edo State.

Our Cardinal Programmes will include:

Rule of Law and the Security of Lives and Property
Productive Economy and Diversification
Agricultural Development
Educational Development
Health Development
Jobs Creation and Employment
Infrastructural Development
Public Service Modernization and Reward for Civil Servants
Political Education and Citizens Socialization
Public Policy Formulation, Implementation and Citizens Partnership


How has the party tried to make known its manifesto to the people of the state?

First and foremost you must appreciate that the working class citizens make up well over 65% of labour and are already driven and protected by the laws of labour. We have been having weekly town hall meetings and press conferences. Our jingles are ongoing in the various electronic media houses in the state. Our Posters and handbills are out and being distributed. So our manifesto is basically people oriented and structured to providing a better life for the people and respecting the people’s right to choices. We are centered on Infrastructure, qualitative education, economic and social welfare for the good of all and most importantly providing a secured environment for our people to thrive.

What is LP strategy to winning the Governorship Election?

Reigniting the core values of Labour on a door to door basis and alerting the public on media of the only reason why labour can be trusted most especially in a time where lies, deceit and money sharing without constructive purpose have been misconstrued to be good values.

What will the people of Edo State expect from LP if they were to win the EDO2020 election?

A stable working environment that gives dignity to the workers , provides a friendly environment for investment , move deeper into the Agricultural sector and build on the Alagodaro which the current government has introduced and take a more holistic look at providing good health care for all at minimal cost and in some cases completely subsidized where necessary . And a tax system that builds the economy with no pressure at all on the people as they pay their taxes.

What is LP plan to unite the people of the state as there seem to be a lot of divide along ethnic and political line within the state?

Ethnicity has become a systematic problem because we have abandoned meritocracy. Any society that does that can only be faced with what we have now. Within political lines, values have been lost just to satisfy political jobbers for delivering votes at all cost. So we will have to re-organize the entire system with merit being the fundamentals while upholding federal character as implied by the constitution.

What is the level of support at the moment from Edos both at Home and in Diaspora?

Diaspora has shown a remarkable interest in labour and most importantly on the pair that we showcase today as candidates. Edo people at home are also showing support for the Party. Our people are very interested in changing the dynamics of things now.






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