By Uzor Odigbo
Stakeholders in Edo sports sector, including youth sports associations, Bendel Insurance FC, Edo Queens and others have endorsed the incumbent Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Mr. Philip Shaibu, for a second -term in office.
The position of the sports professionals was announced on Wednesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium when they organised a solidarity rally for the governor and his deputy.
The sportsmen and women who defied the rainfall went through major roads, including Akpakpava, Mission Road, Airport and Zabayo roads in the state capital before concluding the rally at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium where the deputy governor received and appreciated them.
In an address, the Chairman, Edo State Youth Club Coaches Association (ESYCCA), Mr Sampele Uwadia, who also represented the other youth sports associations, said that the various associations have endorsed Governor Godwin Obaseki and Deputy Philip Shaibu for reelection in the September 19, 2020 election.
Representatives of the athletics, wrestling, gymnastics and others did not hide their support for the governor’s re-election, maintaining that the Obaseki administration has performed beyond their expectations and so deserved to continue in office.
The deputy governor, dressed in Bendel Insurance FC colours, received the crowd of sports supporters.
