Edo Governor Okpebholo Affirms Support for Tinubu in 2027

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State declared the state's preparedness to deliver votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming general election scheduled for January 16, 2027. This announcement was made in a statement to Naija News, signed by Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the renovation of the Edo State Presidential Campaign Council's secretariat during a visit with the council's Director General, Senator Mathew Urhoghide. He emphasized that the complex is ready for the campaign season and stated that the people of Edo would re-elect President Tinubu for a second term.

Okpebholo urged citizens to participate actively in the election, asserting that the state's 2.5 million votes are "not negotiable." Senator Urhoghide acknowledged the governor's support in providing the space for the council's activities and highlighted the importance of creating a conducive environment for campaigning.