There is no arguing the fact that Sen. Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor needs no introduction in Edo State and indeed Nigeria.
A distinguished scholar, two term Senator of the fourth Republic and a governor for one and half years, Osunbor has left indelible marks of excellence in his trail of public service.
In his time as Senator for good consecutive eight years, Sen. Oserheimen Osunbor stood out in the performance of his duties at plenary and committee levels for his adroitness at chairing the Senate Committee on Judiciary and for his eloquent and sagacious presentation, whereupon he was fondly referred to as the Attorney General of the Senate.
Having acquitted himself creditably on the floor of the National Assembly, Osunbor felt he needed to directly impact on the lives of his dear people of Edo State. Thus he decided to contest the 2007 governorship election. Having secured the ticket of his party then the PDP he contested against the incumbent governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, consequent upon which INEC returned him winner. For the following 18 months, under the intense pressure and distraction of internal party intrigues and harassment and election petition, Sen. Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor strived beyond the average to deliver the expected dividends of democratic governance to the people of Edo State.
However, his romance with the people was cut short by the decision of the courts to overturn his victory and rule that Comrade Adams Oshiomhole had legitimately won the election. Thereafter Comrade Adams Oshiomhole took over the mantle of governance on November 12, 2008.
Perhaps it was the plan of God for Edo people as Oshiomhole has redefined politics and the art of governance in Edo State.
This is no platform to launch into details of Osunbor's antecedents as it is not yet the time for campaign. However it is relevant for us to highlight those qualities for which we consider him to be the man for the season and for which he deserves the support of all.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Oserheimen Osunbor is an excellent scholar. A first class law graduate from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, He proceeded on a Rhode Scholarship for his post-graduate studies-a voyage which culminated in his becoming a professor of law.
Oserheimen Osunbor is an excellent scholar. A first class law graduate from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, He proceeded on a Rhode Scholarship for his post-graduate studies-a voyage which culminated in his becoming a professor of law.
EXPERIENCE
The short time Osunbor occupied the office of governor has exposed him like no other to the fundamentals and the operations of the office. He therefore needs no further orientation to launch Edo into the next phase of consolidation and advanced development.
The short time Osunbor occupied the office of governor has exposed him like no other to the fundamentals and the operations of the office. He therefore needs no further orientation to launch Edo into the next phase of consolidation and advanced development.
COMPETENCE AND QUALITY
Osunbor is a man of proven competence and quality either as a legislator or an executive. He has an antecedence of evident performance.
Osunbor is a man of proven competence and quality either as a legislator or an executive. He has an antecedence of evident performance.
NON TRIBAL
Although he recognizes his roots which are embedded in the Esan Stock of Edo Central Senatorial district, Osunbor's disposition has always been that of all-inclusiveness, fairness and equity. He is someone that can be referred to as detribalized.
In his brief appearance as governor, the three senatorial zones were equitably represented in his government. It is instructive to note that the three main appointive offices in the executive were distributed along the lines of the three senatorial zones.
Although he recognizes his roots which are embedded in the Esan Stock of Edo Central Senatorial district, Osunbor's disposition has always been that of all-inclusiveness, fairness and equity. He is someone that can be referred to as detribalized.
In his brief appearance as governor, the three senatorial zones were equitably represented in his government. It is instructive to note that the three main appointive offices in the executive were distributed along the lines of the three senatorial zones.
GENDER SENSITIVITY
Osunbor recognizes that there is the need for women to be well represented in government. Thus as governor he appointed four female commissioners out of sixteen and three female special advisers out of twelve. Women were also assigned other sensitive responsibilities.
Osunbor recognizes that there is the need for women to be well represented in government. Thus as governor he appointed four female commissioners out of sixteen and three female special advisers out of twelve. Women were also assigned other sensitive responsibilities.
RESTORATION AND EQUITY
It would not be expecting too much to assert that in the spirit of equity, fairness and harmony of the senatorial zones of Edo State that Edo Central ought to be given the opportunity to present the next governor of the state going by rotational governance which s being promoted in Nigeria today. Edo Central, having been displaced in 2008, needs restoration to balance the rotational arrangement of governance. The quintessential symbol of this restoration and equity is indeed Sen. Oserheimen Osunbor for obvious reasons.
It would not be expecting too much to assert that in the spirit of equity, fairness and harmony of the senatorial zones of Edo State that Edo Central ought to be given the opportunity to present the next governor of the state going by rotational governance which s being promoted in Nigeria today. Edo Central, having been displaced in 2008, needs restoration to balance the rotational arrangement of governance. The quintessential symbol of this restoration and equity is indeed Sen. Oserheimen Osunbor for obvious reasons.
TEAM PLAYER
Sen. Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor is a proven team player who allows the party to exercise its expected role in governance. He is a man that carries the leaders and followers along.
Sen. Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor is a proven team player who allows the party to exercise its expected role in governance. He is a man that carries the leaders and followers along.
HUMILITY
A remarkable quality of Osunbor is his humility. By this quality he is always accessible to both the high and the low in the society. This attribute is a guarantee that the party will not be sidelined in the scheme of things if he is given the opportunity to govern.
A remarkable quality of Osunbor is his humility. By this quality he is always accessible to both the high and the low in the society. This attribute is a guarantee that the party will not be sidelined in the scheme of things if he is given the opportunity to govern.
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