Ex-NAWOJ chair declares for Edo Assembly seat
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TLDR
- Adesuwa Ehimuan, former chair of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, has declared her intention to contest the Edo State House of Assembly seat for Oredo East in 2027.
- Running under the All Progressives Congress, Ehimuan aims to provide effective representation and improve constituent welfare.
- Her key priorities include youth and women empowerment, enhanced access to education, and economic development in the constituency.
Adesuwa Ehimuan, a prominent figure and former chairman of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), has officially declared her intention to vie for the Edo State House of Assembly seat representing Oredo East constituency in the 2027 general elections. Her candidacy, under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), signals a significant move by a seasoned journalist into the political arena.
Ehimuan's declaration, made in Benin, is driven by a clear vision to offer "effective representation" and uplift the welfare of the people in Oredo East. She pledges to bring the "dividends of democracy" to her constituents, ensuring they experience the benefits of positive governance. This ambition reflects a desire to translate her experience in advocacy and public service into tangible improvements for the community.
I will bring dividends of democracy to the good people of Oredo East, ensure that they feel what positive governance is all about.
Central to Ehimuan's platform are the empowerment of youths and women, alongside improving access to quality education and fostering economic growth. She aims to "breathe life into the constituency" by focusing on these critical areas, promising to capture the interests of all age groups, from the youth to the elderly, in her representation. Her commitment underscores a belief that targeted policies and dedicated leadership can indeed transform the lives of the people she seeks to serve.
I will ensure that the youths, women and the elderly are captured in my representation as I will give them quality representation and breathe life into the constituency.
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