By Michael Udukhokhe

Renowned public commentator and Etsako -West Chairmanship hopeful, Dr Abbas Abubakar Ikheigbe, has called for improved participation in the ongoing voters registration exercise across the country.

Speaking to Newsmen in Abuja on Friday, the grassroots politician and political Economist, decried the low turn out of prospective voters in the registration exercise in Edo State and called for voters education and sensitization in the state especially in Etsako-West LG.

“Looking at the figures country wise, Osun and Lagos States seems to be taking the lead with 393,269 and 222,205 newly registered voters respectively. This leaves Edo state trailing behind from a distant 30th position out of the 36 states with a paltry 2,875 newly registered voters” he said.

Dr Abbas Abubakar Ikheigbe, therefore, called for adequate Mobilisation of his constituents “as the power to choose our leaders lies in the hands of the people” he concluded.

Dr Abbas Abubakar Ikheigbe, an astute administrator, public commentor, grassroots politician and an APC Chieftain, hails from Jattu-Uzuairue, in Etsako-West LG of Edo State.