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Edo State Governor Expressed Confidence in APC Victory in By-Elections

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Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, expressed confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) securing a massive victory in the upcoming by-elections in the state. He made the declaration while receiving defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Okada, the administrative headquarters of Ovia North-East local government area. Okpebholo emphasized his government's commitment to the people of Edo State, citing their indigenous roots and developmental projects as evidence of their dedication. He contrasted this with the "pattern of the immediate-past government," which only rolled out projects during election periods.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Monday Okpebholo expressed confidence that the APC would secure a massive victory in the upcoming by-elections in Edo State.
  • He emphasized that his government's commitment to the people of Edo State is based on their indigenous roots, with his mother and father being Esan people and growing up in the state.
  • Okpebholo highlighted his government's continuous developmental projects, which are executed throughout the year, contrasting it with the immediate-past government's pattern of only rolling out projects during election periods.
  • Governor Okpebholo reiterated his confidence in delivering on his promise of 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
  • He assured the people that his administration's performance would soon earn their appreciation and that he would be back in the area for a campaign to let the people know that the choice for Ovia Federal Constituency is the right choice.

Statistics:

  • Governor Okpebholo's mother is an Esan woman.
  • Governor Okpebholo's father is an Esan man.
  • Governor Okpebholo grew up in the state.
  • 2,500,000 votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections (promised by Governor Okpebholo)
  • Three years as a government for Governor Okpebholo to achieve his goals (mentioned by Governor Okpebholo)

Sources:

  • Governor Monday Okpebholo's statement during the reception of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Okada, Ovia North-East local government area.

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