A former representative of Ondo State in the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olugbenga Edema has declared that he is most qualified to succeed late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu based on his experience in governance and political positions.
Edema who narrated how he and other political leaders in Ilaje met with the late governor, said “I am the only one among those running for the governorship who was in that meeting.”
Speaking during a television programme monitored by LEADERSHIP on Saturday, Edema said, “I met with the governor when Ilaje political leaders met with him and he said one of us from Ilaje would succeed him. I am the only one among those running for the governorship who was in that meeting.”
Edema further stated, “I stand on the pedestal of a former parliamentarian that we want one of us to succeed him. I am the only parliamentarian who understands the plight of lawmakers.
His words: “Many of them don’t know we are part and parcel of government. Lawmakers are not allowed to have input into the budget or perform oversight functions.
Source : I’m Most Qualified To Succeed Akeredolu -Ex-NDDC Member (leadership.ng)
