**Politicians in Edo State Set to Take the Leap, as Appointees Resign to Pursue Elective Dreams** In a move that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of power in Edo State, several high-ranking officials have tendered their resignation letters in a bid to pursue their long-held ambitions in politics. Among those who have decided to hang up their hats and take the leap into elective politics are Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation, Washington Osifo, and Deputy Chief of Staff, Plus Alile. According to sources close to the Governor's office, the sudden exodus of key appointees is a direct result of a directive issued by Governor Monday Okpebholo, which gave political appointees and civil servants a deadline of March 1st to resign if they intended to seek elective positions. It appears that several of these appointees have taken the governor's words to heart and are now gearing up to contest for various seats in the upcoming elections. Osifo, who has been a stalwart in the Governor's administration, is reportedly eyeing the Uhunmwode/Orhionmwon federal constituency seat currently occupied by Hon Billy Osawaru. Alile, on the other hand, is said to be gunning for the Egor/Ikpoba-Okha federal constituency seat. Other notable resignations include a member of the board of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission, Osaze Igbinovia, and a member of the Edo State Audit Commission, Terry Igiebor. While the reasons behind these resignations are not far-fetched, the implications of these developments are far-reaching. With many of the state's top officials exiting the scene, it remains to be seen how this will affect the administration's ability to deliver on its promises to the good people of Edo State. One thing is certain, however: the stage is set for a thrilling electoral showdown in the coming months. As the dust settles, one can only wonder what the future holds for these ambitious politicians and the people of Edo State.