Why Edo Central Should Support Dr Joseph Ikpea For Senate – Chief Ezewele Cyril

P.M.EXPRESS reports that Chief Ezewele stated this on the heels of the rerun election for the Senate seat coming up on 16th August, 2025, as scheduled by INEC.

Ezewele explained that many people, especially the youth from Esanland, have described Chief Ikpea as their mentor and source of inspiration.

He explained that through his foundations and scholarship programmes, he has empowered hundreds of students, artisans, and entrepreneurs, creating a base of loyal, well-trained future leaders who admire his humility and emulate his discipline.

Ezewele noted that Dr. Joseph Ikpea did step into public service not as a politician, but as a problem-solver. Therefore, his senatorial ambition is not just political for it is a generational movement from boardroom brilliance to legislative impact.

Chief Ezewele stated that Chief Ikpea also plays a significant cultural and spiritual role in Edo South and Central. As a traditional title holder and respected elder, he uses his influence to foster peace among communities, resolve disputes, and promote cultural heritage.

“He is often seen leading community-wide initiatives for infrastructure, security, and Inter-faith harmony. He is a man with a large heart towards his people in Edo state and the nation at large.”

“Edo State needs leaders with vision, capacity and passion, which formed the altruistic character of the present Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, who is a symbol of what the state needs. The governor’s mind-blowing projects will forever remain a pathway of influence for future generation to see and embrace integrity, humility, creativity and pro-people engagement, which equals deep wisdom.”

“Dr. Ikpea’s contributions to politics may not be captured in headlines, but his fingerprints are on the future of the state.”

High Chief Cyril Ezewele Abionanojie highlighted and summarized Dr Ikpea qualities as:

“A seasoned public administrator, a transformative community leader and a dedicated APC”

“He has embarked on grassroots empowerment by awarding scholarship to indigent students in the community, champions youths empowerment through life transforming vocational training skills in the fields of Information technology, Agriculture, construction, oil and gas, fashion, hospitality etc.”

“He is an advocate of human capital development because he believes it is the secret key to unlock economic stimulus of the people at the grassroots.”

“He is a driving force behind agricultural progress while he keeps investing in rural roads, storage infrastructure, modern farming techniques, and market linkages.”

He noted that because of his capacity,  several civic groups, many political giants in opposition parties, including Movement for a Better Esan, have endorsed and praised his achievements in the past.

“He emboldens transparency in governance, nearness to the people to understand their pains and crucial needs. He is keen on making developmental impacts with a servant-leadership mindset.”

“Dr Ikpea has been described as a leader who “ensures farmers are organized, empowered, and recognized as key to economic prosperity. He is a multifaceted leader. His track record blends governance, philanthropy, and empowerment, making him a formidable candidate for Edo Central Senate in 2025.”

Dr. Ikpea enters the senatorial race not as a career politician that does not know his onions, but as a reformer. His decision to step into senatorial race is fueled by the urgent need for credible, visionary, and compassionate representation for Esan Central. His antecedent, as a Local Government Chairman gives an insight into the passionate needs of his people at the gross roots.

As a grassroots politician and mobilizer, he has comparative advantage to lead the APC progressive Into amazing victory.

“Our people are resilient, but they deserve more,” he said.

“It is time to end the politics of promises and start the politics of results.” Politics is considering all relationship with the people and impactful engagement. The core ethos of politics is the adequate needs of the people at the grassroots level.”

“He believes the time is ripe to transform ideas into action and dreams into tangible developments. And he is stepping forward with the eagle’s precision in using power to uplift the lives of his people, the windows, the orphans and the vulnerable. He is stepping forward with audacity of hope.” Ezewele noted