As the popularity of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Barrister Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie, soar among Edo electorates, some residence of his Ewohimi community in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo state have vowed to deliver block votes for their son in the September 21 governorship poll.
They said Asue over the years has continued to identify with the plights of the down trodden in his community with the provision of basic amenities without making noise about it, noting that they are excited that he is gunning for the office of the governor and are ready to reciprocate his kind gesture by voting for him and his deputy.
They also said attempt by the APC candidate , Sen. Monday Okpebholo to discredit Asue with false narrative over Asue’s community service and philanthropic gesture was propelled by imminent fear of defeat awaiting the APC in the forthcoming governorship contest.
An indigene of Ewohimi, Mr Odion Samson, said the people are proud of Asue track record of achievements in private sector and in governance which stand him tall above any other candidates and expressed confidence in his ability to steer the ship of the state to prosperity and development.
Another residence of the community, Mrs Ailodin Itolo, said Asue remains a beacon of hope and succour to many people in the community by providing and supporting developmental projects including the provision of scholarship to students among others.
Itolo recalled, “What Asuelime did for us, only God will bless him. I went to his compound to cry for help and he assisted me and my family. Now I can eat and talk.
“During the Covid-19 pandemic, he also help the community share enough food stuff. It was more than three trucks that he brought to this village and they were filled with food stuffs, we all prayed for him to be victorious in the September 21 governorship election.
“I enjoin every one of us to please vote for him and his running mate because they have come to help Edo State.
