As part of activity to celebrate Nigeria's 66th Independent day, Hon Bright Afure Abeke, Executive Chairman, Sapele local government Area, hosted the 2nd Edition of Sapele City Marathon, tagged " Walk for Life" with Senator Ede Dafinone and Bar. Kingsley Esiso leading the walk.
The walk started at Sapele main Stadium to Songhai Amukpe and back to the Sapele local government Secretariat where the rounding up ceremony took place.
On the Marathon, those that came out First to Third positions were given cash gifts as price.
Senator Ede Dafinone, speaking with Journalist at the occasion commended the Sapele local government Chairman for the Marathon, stating that health is wealth and regular exercise is essential for everyone and should not be a once a year thing.
Ejiro ijamani also speaking, said the walk is for President Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori, for Hon. Bright Abeke and for all candidates of the All Progressive Congress( APC) seeking office in the 2027 general election.
Mr. Happy Overah, the Clark of the Legislative Arm, Sapele local government Council said the Marathon was a huge success with no ugly incident.
Happy said it was an avenue to also showcase the APC and canvass for the various candidates of the APC for the forth coming general election come 2027.
The person that came 1st in the Marathon, from Plateau State was given N500,000 cash price and he commended the local government council for initiative and described it as an encouragement for youths to shun social vices and embrace sporting activities to better their lives.
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