Ughogho Garrick, a former special assistant in the presidency between 2003 and 2007, has declared his intention to contest for the Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. He made the announcement on Tuesday in Ward II, Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, citing his background in public administration and policy as key advantages. Holding a PhD in public administration, Mr Garrick said his experience equipped him to attract federal projects and influence interventions in sectors like roads, agriculture, and power. He highlighted the new power reforms that allow individuals and groups to generate and distribute electricity, pledging to partner with solar companies and support mini-grid systems to create youth-led energy businesses. Youth empowerment remains central to his agenda, with plans to establish cooperatives across wards to mobilise funding, build skills, and facilitate international exposure. Mr Garrick also promised to prioritise road infrastructure, particularly federal roads linking Edo State to Abuja and Lagos. He vowed to complement the Edo State Government's development efforts by attracting federal investments into the constituency. "I will be a representative who goes to Abuja to work, not to sleep," he said. He referenced his private sector initiative, 'Eminence Water', which he said provided informal credit support to small-scale entrepreneurs. APC ward leader Moses Idahosa described Mr Garrick as well-rounded, with strong credentials in business, academia, and community service.
A man who served in the presidency from 2003 to 2007 now promises to bring federal projects to Edo, yet offers no explanation for why those projects did not arrive during his years in power. His pledge to work in Abuja, not sleep, implies past idleness he was part of. If his influence was strong then, Egor/Ikpoba-Okha should already have seen results. The constituency has waited long enough for promises that sound like reruns.
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