The Executive Chairman of Ese-Odo Local Government Area, High Chief Caleb Ebimobowei Molos, has disbursed a total of ₦3.2 million to 140 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as part of efforts to strengthen party loyalty and support grassroots mobilisers.
The financial support, which covered the first quarter of 2026 (January to March), was directed at two major groups within the party structure: members of the 2025 Local Government Elections Campaign Committee and ward-level stakeholders across Apoi and Arogbo kingdoms.
The initiative is aimed at recognising the contributions of party faithful who played key roles in securing electoral victory for the APC, while also providing relief amid prevailing economic challenges.
It further seeks to boost morale and reinforce unity within the party ahead of future political activities in the area.
The development was made available to newsmen by the Special Adviser to the Chairman on Media, Mr. Denis Pounah.
To ensure transparency, the funds were distributed directly to verified beneficiaries in batches, with party leaders and ward representatives present as witnesses.
The process, according to sources within the council, eliminated intermediaries and ensured that recipients got their full entitlements.
Speaking during the period leading up to the elections, the chairman had assured party supporters of post-election inclusion, stating:
“The APC members who stand in the rain for this party will not be left in the sun when victory comes.”
The recent disbursement is seen as the first phase of fulfilling that promise in 2026, setting a tone for what the administration describes as structured welfare for party members.
Political observers note that the move could help curb internal discontent and reduce the likelihood of defections, especially at the grassroots level where party strength is often determined.
Beyond party support, the Molos administration is also said to be implementing infrastructure and development projects across the local government, balancing political engagement with governance.
Reiterating his governance philosophy, the chairman maintained: “Government must touch lives and the party must feel government.”
He assured party members that additional welfare schemes, empowerment programmes, and inclusion initiatives are in the pipeline as the administration progresses through 2026.
The intervention underscores a growing trend in local governance where political structures and administrative leadership work closely to sustain electoral gains and maintain grassroots support.
