Wike Credits Coalition for Okpebholo's Edo Governorship Win

Nyesom Wike, the former governor, revealed that a coalition of political forces was instrumental in the election of Monday Okpebholo as the governor of Edo State following the September 2024 governorship election. Wike cited the Edo poll as an example of how cross-party alliances can influence electoral outcomes when different political groups unite for a common goal.

He emphasized that cooperation between the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party was crucial in preventing the incumbent governor from imposing his preferred successor. Wike argued that political differences should not hinder collaboration among key stakeholders with shared objectives, presenting the Edo election result as evidence of the effectiveness of such alliances.

Okpebholo, the APC candidate, won the election against the PDP's Asue Ighodalo, marking a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections.