The All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Etsako central LGA of Edo have demanded that the ministerial slot for the state be given to their area.
In a communique issued after an emergency meeting on Monday, the APC leaders said Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north who hails from the area, should ensure that they get the ministerial slot.
“The ‘Malotse Declaration’ leaders in Etsako central resolved that a committee of eminent leaders of Etsako central should meet with the leader of the party in the state and the senator representing Edo north senatorial district, comrade Adams Oshiomole, to address the recurring injustice done to members of the party in Etsako central.”
They said while the Etsako west LGA has positions in the Federal Road Management Agency , Benin-Owena river basin, police service commission, Etsako east LGA has an ambassadorial slot and a house of representatives seat, leaving their area with nothing.The APC leaders also resolved to set up a campaign council ahead of the LGA elections in Edo.
Richard Okozi, John Ughioke, Richard Lamai, Geano Abdala, Waziri Oshioma, Suleiman Bagudu, Mayor Omoba, Benji Igbadumhe, and Fred Alemho are among the leaders who signed the communique.
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