Prince Agbedeyi Odimientimi Desmond Declares Interest for Edo House of Assembly Seat
Prince Agbedeyi Odimientimi Desmond Declares Interest to Contest Edo State House of Assembly Seat
Following the recent landmark ruling by the Supreme Court affirming the right of civil servants to actively participate in politics, Prince Agbedeyi Odimientimi Desmond, Dean of the School of Applied Sciences at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi Uku, has officially announced his intention to contest for a seat in the Edo State House of Assembly representing Ovia South West Local Government Area in the 2027 elections.
This announcement marks a historic milestone, as Prince Agbedeyi becomes the first prominent Ijaw from Egbema to vie for the House of Assembly seat in Edo State, signaling a new era of inclusivity and representation for the Egbema Ijaws in Edo State.
In the spirit of fairness and equity, Prince Agbedeyi emphasizes the need to give this opportunity to an aspirant ready to work across party lines. He has expressed openness to contesting under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or any opposition party committed to genuine development and progress for Edo State.
Prince Agbedeyi’s candidacy embodies a vision for inclusive governance, regional balance, and sustained development. He calls on political stakeholders and the electorate to embrace this historic chance to bring fresh perspectives and energetic leadership to the state legislature.
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