Oshiomhole’s First Son Joins Edo Politics, Contests For Reps’ Seat


Mr. Cyril, the first son of the immediate past Governor of Edo, Adams Oshiomhole, is in the race for Etsako Federal constituency vacant seat.
His posters are visible in strategic locations in Auchi and other major communities in Etsako East, Central and West Local Government Areas.
The posters were also pasted in some parts of Benin City, in front of Denis Osadebe Government House and the state secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
On the materials, Cyril a medical doctor, noted that “Enough is Enough, “it is time for the New Generation”.
The seat for the Etsako Federal Constituency became vacant after the occupant, Mr Philip Shaibu was elected as Deputy Governor.
His interest has increased the number of aspirants to six.
The seat was declared vacant last month by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara.

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