Edo2020: Former commissioner, Kassim Afegbua Endorses Chris Ogienwonyi

A former commissioner for information in Edo state, Prince Kassim Afegbua has joined the block of Political leaders who have thrown their weights behind engineer Chris Ogienwonyi, an aspirant for the Governorship seat of the state in the 2020 Election.

Kassim Afegbua made this public in a statement obtained by Nigerian cable news online.

Below is the statement Unedited:

“My choice for Chris Ogienwonyi is informed by several variables. First, he cuts across a wide spectrum of the Edo electorates, young and old, schooled and unschooled, and amongst the Edo intellingentsia.

There are so many attractive attributes that endeared him to my heart. He wouldn’t condescend to the level of hiring thugs and political urchins to unleash havoc on Edo people, as we presently see. He is cerebral, highly opinionated, down-to-earth and a benefactor to many prominent Edo sons and daughters who easily recounted details of his philanthropy and good-naturedliness throughtout his 34 years of unblemished public service in the nation’s oil industry, the NNPC.

His elocution and oratory were loaded with class and punctuated with a rich understanding of governance and service delivery. Such a man, whose children are fully grown and doing well in topnotch companies would not contemplate conquistadorial acquisition of wealth. On account of his age, exposure, philosophy of life and subliminal humility, his entrance into the world of politics would be defined by love for the state and selfless service, and not any pecuniary consideration.”

Prince Kassim Afegbua
Former commissioner for information Edo state