Edo Governor Okpebholo Embraces New Nickname Amid Reforms

During a live broadcast shared by ITV and Radio, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo revealed that residents have affectionately changed his nickname from “Akpako Rescue” to “Okpe’s baby.” He shared this during a walk along Sapele Road, expressing joy at the positive reception from the public, stating that instead of being met with disdain, he is now greeted with kind names. Okpebholo also expressed his confidence in President Bola Tinubu, attributing this to the economic reforms implemented by the President's administration, which he claims are yielding positive results, particularly in commodity prices and the foreign exchange market.

He urged business owners and the public to recognize the improvements since Tinubu took office, noting the relative stability of the exchange rate and the strengthening of the naira against the dollar. Okpebholo defended the removal of the petrol subsidy, arguing that it had previously allowed a select few to benefit disproportionately from the nation's resources.