EDO GOVERNOR PLEDGES 2.5 MILLION VOTES FOR TINUBU IN 2027

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged that the people of Edo will deliver 2.5 million votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. This promise was made during a gathering to welcome thousands of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at Okaijesan Town Hall in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area.

In a statement, Chief Press secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua quoted Gov Okpebholo as maintaining that the APC in Edo remains an open and inclusive platform for all citizens committed to progress. “I want to commend the members of the PDP who have made the decision to join our great party, the APC,” he said. “This defection is a testament to the fact that the PDP has lost relevance in Esan Central, my own constituency. Today marks the political end of the PDP in this local government.”

The Governor noted that the defectors were moved by the visible impact of his administration’s developmental agenda. “Their decision to align with our party is a clear endorsement of our direction and leadership,” he added. He expressed gratitude to key political figures who have returned to the APC fold, including former Edo State APC Chairman, Anselm Ojezua.

Itua noted that Okpebholo assured the people of his continued commitment to service, promising not to betray the trust reposed in him. “I will not fail you. I will continue to work diligently to ensure that Edo enjoys sustained development under my watch,” he concluded.

The Governor’s declaration of support for President Tinubu was emphatic: “In 2027, we will reward President Tinubu’s love for Edo with 2.5 million votes. The people have spoken through their actions. Edo is APC, and APC is the vehicle of our development under the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

Leader of the APC in Edo Central Senatorial District, Major General Cecil Esekhaigbe (rtd.), assured the new members that the party offers a level playing field for all committed to the growth and unity of Edo State. “Join this movement of peace and purpose. Together, we will move Edo forward,” he said.

Dignitaries at the event included Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor; Chief of Staff, Gani Audu; Acting Deputy State Chairman of APC, Sylvester Aigboboh; among others.