Edo Governor Okpebholo Celebrates Positive Public Reception

During a live broadcast shared by ITV and Radio, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo shared that residents have changed his nickname from “Akpako Rescue” to “Okpe’s baby,” reflecting a more positive reception from the public. He recounted his experience walking along Sapele Road, where he felt joy from the affectionate names instead of the previous negative treatment.

Okpebholo also expressed his confidence in President Bola Tinubu, attributing it to the economic reforms initiated by the President's administration. He stated that these reforms are starting to yield results, particularly in commodity prices and the foreign exchange market.

He encouraged business owners and the public to recognize the economic changes since Tinubu took office, highlighting the relative stability of the exchange rate and the strengthening of the naira against the dollar. Okpebholo noted that prices of dollars are gradually decreasing, contrasting the common belief that prices in Nigeria only rise.