Richard Lamai: A Credible Alternative For Etsako People By Edwin Uhara

Politics has often been described as a game of who gets what, when and how he uses what he got to advance the cause of the people.

But sadly enough, this is not what some politicians believe. Instead, they believe in the definition of politics given by an English Poet, Alexander Pope who defined politics as the madness of many for the benefit of few.

This is the definition of politics that some of our leaders have been practicing over the years.

If Alexander Pope was to be alive up till this moment, he would have been called the Nostradamus of our time because practically everything he said is what is playing out in our country.

We have leaders who only remember the masses during election times and after elections, they ghost up.

So, when you have leaders who are so closed and disconnected from the people, then there is the need for a credible alternative.

However, such alternative must not come from a green horn but from a tested, trusted and reliable alternative who understands the system but did not allow the dark side of the system to define him.

I’m talking about no other person but our own Aristocratic leader and the scion of the late Senator Ekpemoriri A. Lamai, Chief Richard Lamai, a man who has helped many to become governors, senators and ministers in this country.

Richard Lamai will make a good leader if given the opportunity by the good people of Etsako Federal Constituency to represent them in the House of Representatives next year.

I worked for him when he was the Chief of Staff to late Chief Edwin Clark during former President Good luck Jonathan’s Administration and I witnessed how he used his access to power to promote good governance at all levels.

While I don’t want to mention names, I know many leaders in this country who wouldn’t have become governors, senators and ministers if not for the support they enjoyed from Chief Lamai.

So, it will be easier to start attracting federal presence to Etsako land if elected in to the Green Chamber next year because he already understand the dynamics of power.

This is why he made the following promise in his manifesto;

“I, Chief Richard Lamai, am deeply committed to serving the good People of Etsako Federal Constituency of Edo State with integrity, passion and dedication.”

“I am offering myself to represent our people in the House of Representatives because I believe Etsako deserve purposeful leadership, measurable development and a stronger voice at the national level.”

Accordingly, if given the mandate, I pledge to do the following things for my people.

1. Champion Economic Growth: I will attract investments, create jobs and support local industries to expand and strengthen our local economy.

2. Improve Infrastructure: I will facilitate the construction of roads, healthcare facilities and schools to improve the quality of life across our communities.

3. Empower Youth and Women: I will promote skills acquisition and development, scholarships and entrepreneurship opportunities to unlock the potential of our young people and women.

4. Enhance Security: I will work closely with relevant security agencies and stakeholders to support peace, safety and stability in our communities.

5. Promote Agriculture: I will support farmers with improved resources and initiatives that will increase productivity and strengthen food security.

6. Advocate for Federal Projects: I will ensure equitable attraction and execution of federal projects and deployment of funds across the three Etsako Federal Constituency areas.

7. Foster Unity: I will bridge divisions, promote inclusivity and ensure that every community and group is represented and valued.

I will lead with transparency, accountability and consistent engagement with the people while community voices will directly shape my priorities and legislative actions.

I will work closely with traditional leaders, youth groups and stakeholders to deliver sustainable development to our people.

Together, we can build a stronger, more united and prosperous Etsako Federal Constituency.

I humbly seek your support and nomination to serve as your representative in the Green Chamber next.

Comrade Edwin Uhara is a Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress