Former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has called upon the residents of Edo State to actively participate in politics as a means to drive development within the state….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He delivered this message during the 8th biennial retreat of the Weppa Wanno Pyramid Club of Nigeria, which took place over the weekend in Lagos.
At the event, Oshiomhole emphasized the importance of community involvement in politics and urged citizens not to limit their engagement to mere membership in political parties.
He stressed that politics should be a collective effort, and elected representatives should be held accountable even after being voted into office.
He encouraged the community to establish open channels of communication with their elected officials through town hall meetings, allowing for the exchange of ideas and the prioritization of developmental needs.
Oshiomhole emphasized the value of collective wisdom, stating that no one individual possesses all the necessary knowledge and insights.
“Politics is not the exclusive domain of card-carrying members; everyone is a stakeholder in the political process,” Oshiomhole stated.
“Those in office need support, ideas, information, and, in turn, they should be willing to convey the community’s concerns to a wider audience so that the world can recognize that development extends beyond Lagos or Abuja.”
Meanwhile, the Weppa Wanno Pyramid Club of Nigeria expressed their concerns about the lack of basic infrastructure in their area, particularly a connecting bridge to Ida in Kogi State, inadequate tertiary institutions, and the absence of a reliable road network. These deficiencies have hindered the region’s development.
Commenting on the club’s grievances regarding the inadequate infrastructure, Oshiomhole noted that the state government had not given sufficient attention to the Etsako East local government area, particularly Agenebode, which he described as somewhat isolated due to its location near the border with Kogi State.
He acknowledged the challenges posed by the River Niger, which serves as a natural boundary between the two states, and called for concerted efforts to address the region’s unique development needs.
