Edo State APC Leaders Endorse President Tinubu for 2027 Re-election

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, led a coalition of powerful All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The event, which took place in Edo Central, featured the reception of prominent decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) into the APC, along with key political figures including Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa and Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole. Governor Okpebholo expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his support to Edo people, particularly in infrastructure development, citing ongoing projects such as the Agbor road.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Monday Okpebholo led a coalition of APC leaders to endorse President Tinubu for re-election in 2027.
  • The event featured the reception of decampees from the PDP and LP into the APC, including prominent figures Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole and Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa.
  • Governor Okpebholo praised President Tinubu's support to Edo people, citing infrastructure development projects such as the Agbor road.
  • Senator Adam Aliyu Oshiomhole praised the president and Governor Okpebholo for fostering stability and development, highlighting the importance of a transparent financial environment.
  • Retired General Cecil Esekhaigbe moved the motion for the formal adoption of President Tinubu as APC's preferred candidate for 2027, which was unanimously adopted by APC leaders.

Statistics:

  • Four campaign buses were donated to coordinators from Edo North, Edo Central, and Edo South through the Office of the Special Adviser on Youths.

Sources:

  • Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State (No date provided)
  • TEXT OF MONDAY OKPEBHOLO'S BROADCAST ON PRESIDENT TINUBU'S INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN EDO STATE (No date provided)