By Elias Inaede
In the Spirit of festivities and in demonstration of his usual passion for his people and party members, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako Central local Government, Chief Richard Lamai, has again proven beyond reasonable doubt that he is a man after the heart of his people.
His winning strategists yielded positive results in the last governorship election in the local government where he proved his popularity among the people of his community. He is indeed, a grassroots Politician with mass followership across the divides..
Addressing the Party leaders in his residence at Fugar yesterday the 28th of January, 2022, Chief Richard Lamai said the celebration is aimed at mobilising massive support for the APC ahead of the general election in 2023 and bringing together party members across the local government to merry and get more familiar with one another.
The heavyweight Politician thanked the former APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and other leaders of the party in the area for their contributions to the unity and progress of the party despite all odds. He also commended the party faithfuls for keeping faith with the party despite the challenges.
He urged the party faithfuls to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration to be part of those that will bring about the desired change.
The party Chieftain urged them to redouble their efforts in attracting more members to the party.
On his part, the Chairman of the Party in Etsako Central local Government, Comrade John Saliu, thanked Chief Richard Lamai for hosting the party members and prayed God to grant him his heart desires. He appreciated Lamai for his support and contributions to the advancement of the party.
In his remark, a former member of the Edo State House of Assembly Commission, Captain Philip Itsede thanked thanked Chief Lamai for his financial support and efforts in building the APC in the local government.
The former EDHA member said Chief Lamai has paid his dues for the party and solicited for support for the APC Chieftain for God to grant his heart desires. He added that Chief Richard Lamai is the Strategist as the game Changer.
Other Speakers who spoke at the ceremony extolled the leadership qualities of Chief Lamai that has brought unity and transformation to the party.
In attendance were the LGA Party Chairman and his Vice, the ten Ward APC leaders, members of the Ward and local Government Executive and Stakeholders.