By Jethro Ibileke
Wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki on Saturday officially launched the women’s campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 21 September governorship election.
Mrs Obaseki who is the chairperson of the PDP Women Campaign Council, performed the launching ceremony in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area.
Women leaders and members of the party from Esan North-East and Esan South-East local government areas of the state converge at the ceremony.
Mrs. Obaseki who expressed gratitude for their support during the 2020 governorship election, acknowledged the women’s crucial role in securing Governor Obaseki’s second term.
“You stood firm in 2020, ensuring Governor Obaseki’s re-election, especially during challenging times. I’m here to thank you on behalf of the Governor and myself,” she said.
The outgoing Edo First Lady used the occasion to introduce the wife of the governorship candidate of the PDP, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Asue Ighodalo, describing her as the potential next First Lady of the State.
In her remarks, Mrs. Ighodalo promised that if her husband got elected as governor, she would build on the current administration’s efforts, with a focus on women’s involvement in agriculture, “especially in empowering women in agriculture.
“We aim to make Edo State a leader in women’s agricultural participation,” she added.
Women leaders of the party from the two local government areas who commended Mrs Obaseki highlighted her advancements for women in the state.
They noted that her efforts have brought a new light to the State, ensuring that women are no longer overlooked after elections, even as they expressed gratitude for the party’s choice of a “candidate with character, competence, and capacity.”