By Deborah Coker
Benin – Mr Patrick Obahiagbon, the Edo South Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has advocated “Bottom-Top” approach in the execution of constituency projects by members of the National Assembly.
Obahiagbon said this on Saturday at a joint rally by APC candidates for Edo South Senatorial District, Ovia Federal Constituency and the candidates into the State House of Assembly for Ovia South West and North East at Iguoshodin, near Benin.
He said the approach became necessary because most often, projects not needed by the people were executed without consultation.
Obahiagbon, stressed that the bottom-top approach would not only enable the beneficiary communities to be part owners of the projects, but also see to the execution of projects that had direct impact on them.
He told the people that when elected as the Senator for the zone, he would adopt the “Bottom-Top” approach to ensure that the people get projects with direct bearing on their lives.
“To me, I think we always dump projects on the people without consulting them on what they want.
“We always work on the assumption that the projects we give them are what they want and this has often turned out to be a great disservice to them.
“When elected, I will work with the people and consult with them in terms of projects needed.
“We are not going to use the top-bottom approach again in executing constituency projects,” he said.
Mr Dennis Idahosa, candidate for the Ovia Federal Constituency, urged the people to ensure election of quality representatives to the National Assembly to improve their lots.
Idahosa, who also spoke at the joint rally, said people with experience in governance and who had proven integrity overtime and with love for the people should be elected.
Idahosa, a former Commissioner in Edo, said the candidates presented by the APC, possesed the “right ingredient” to make meaningful impact on the lives of the people.
“When you give us your mandate, our constituency and by extension the state will never be the same again.
“If voted in, we in NASS and State Assembly will work in synergy with the Federal, State and Local Governments to ensure growth in all areas of our lives,” he promised. (NAN)