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

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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC) securing a landslide victory in the upcoming by-elections in the state. The declaration was made during a rally where defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were welcomed into the APC at Okada, the administrative headquarters of Ovia North-East Local Government Area. Okpebholo emphasized that he and his deputy were committed to working for the people of Edo, highlighting their roots in the state and their dedication to its development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Okpebholo expressed confidence in APC's victory in the upcoming by-elections in Edo State, attributing it to the party's developmental projects and commitment to the people.
  • The Governor stated that his administration's continuous developmental projects were a testament to its dedication, emphasizing that it differed from the previous government's practice of waiting until election periods to roll out projects.
  • Okpebholo humorously referred to the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, as 'Mr. Projects,' and introduced the House of Representatives candidate, Omosede Igbinedion, as 'madam projects.'
  • Among the prominent defectors welcomed into the APC were Hon. Andrew Edobor Uzamere, the sitting member representing Ovia North Constituency II in the Edo State House of Assembly; Hon. Peter Ekhator, a former council chairman; and Hon. Uwaifo; Hon. Christopher Igodalo; and their numerous followers.
  • Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa and State APC Chairman Jarrett Tenebe praised Governor Okpebholo's performance, citing it as the primary reason for many joining the party.
  • The decampees, represented by Hon. Andrew Uzamere and Hon. Peter Ekhator, expressed their happiness and pledged their commitment to working with the APC political family.

Statistics:

  • The Edo State Governor reaffirmed his confidence in delivering 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
  • Governor Okpebholo stated that his administration was working on multiple projects, emphasizing that they did not wait until election periods to roll out development projects.
  • The Governor expressed his commitment to working for the people of Edo, highlighting his roots and that of his deputy in the state.
  • The rally saw the welcome of several high-profile defectors from the PDP, including Hon. Andrew Edobor Uzamere, Hon. Peter Ekhator, Hon. Uwaifo, and Hon. Christopher Igodalo, among others.

Sources:

  • Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
  • All Progressives Congress (APC)
  • Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
  • Ovia North-East Local Government Area
  • Okada
  • Edo State House of Assembly
  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu