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From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, led a powerful coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to formally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027.
The endorsement, which took place in Edo Central, brought together key political figures including the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole and the Minister for Regional Development, Hon. Abubakar Momoh, among others. The event also featured the official reception of prominent decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) into the APC. Among other dignitaries present were the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku; former Deputy Governor, Chief Pius Odubu; Senator Mathew Urhoghide; Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu; APC State Chairman, Emperor Jarret Tenebe; and Retired General Cecil Esekhaigbe, Edo Central senatorial leader.
Governor Okpebholo, while addressing party faithful, expressed profound gratitude to President Tinubu for his continued support to Edo people, particularly in infrastructure development.
“When I went to Abuja to discuss the road infrastructural challenge, the Minister of Works came down to inspect it. Now, the Agbor road, among other projects, has been approved, and in a few weeks, you’ll see caterpillars working on this Agbor road. The President is not coming here to campaign because we have already done the campaign”, he said.
The governor also promised to remain connected to his roots even after his tenure, emphasizing that service to the people remains his top priority.
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Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo State, praised both President Tinubu and Governor Okpebholo for fostering stability and development.
“One of the things the governor always reminds us is that he is not borrowing to execute projects. “If the President had not created a transparent financial environment, many of his ideas could have died in his head. When you have a good driver, you retain him. Constant change can make the vehicle collapse”, Oshiomhole added.
In his remarks, the Minister for Regional Development, Hon. Abubakar Momoh, described President Tinubu’s administration as one that has introduced the most far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s history.
Retired General Cecil Esekhaigbe moved the motion for the formal adoption of President Tinubu as APC’s preferred candidate for 2027 and seconded by Hon. Joe Ikpea, Senator representing Edo Central. The motion was unanimously adopted by Senator Oshiomhole and other leaders.
To strengthen mobilization efforts, four campaign buses were donated through the Office of the Special Adviser on Youths to coordinators from Edo North, Edo Central, and Edo South.
