Monday Okpebholo
Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, says the state will deliver 2.5 million votes to ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Okpebholo spoke at the Okaijesan Town Hall in Irrua, Esan central LGA on Monday, where he received defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He said the votes would be a show of appreciation for the progress recorded in the state under his watch.
“I want to commend the members of the PDP who have made the decision to join our great party, the APC,” he said.
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“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.
“Their decision to align with our party is a clear endorsement of our direction and leadership.
“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.
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“I will not fail you. I will continue to work diligently to ensure that Edo enjoys sustained development under my watch.”
On Saturday, Inuwa Yahaya, governor of Gombe, said his state was ready to follow Tinubu “to the battlefield in blindfolds” — ahead of the 2027 poll.
“For what he has done, is doing, and will do, Gombe people will follow him to the battlefield blindfolded,” the governor said.
“We will work for his success in 2027. By God’s grace, his re-election is assured.”
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