The Board of Trustees and members of Esan Leadership Group, (ELG), a political -Cultural group of Edo Central Senatorial District, would be hosting a leading aspirant iin the forthcoming Edo State governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr.Asue Ighodalo in Lagos State.
The event would come up on march 8, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Ikeja.
Ighodalo, a seasoned lawyer, economist, and a board guru and front runner in the 2024 Edo governorship race, will at the civic reception be decorated with the prestigious National Chronicle Newspaper Man of the Year Award.
A statement issued by the President of the group,Tim Okojie Ave and National Secretary, Patrick Okohue, said “We decided to host Dr Asue Ighodalo in Lagos to further showcase his acceptance among Esan people in Lagos State and beyond, even when many of them had hitherto never related with him closely. It will also serve as opportunity to showcase him to the people of Edo State across the world.”
The reception will be attended by creame de la creme in Esan nation, and well -wishers.
Others to be honoured at the event include frontline leaders from Edo Central Senatorial District, including Comrade Peter Esele, former President of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Elder Famous Enearu’ JP, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Classic Marine Services Limited, and Prof. S.E. Eromosele, founder of Mudiame University, and a frontline aspirant on the platform of the Labour Party, among others.
Side attractions at the event would include; Esan cultural display, portraying the rich heritage of Esan people and other activities.
