PDP Faults Edo Governor's Promise of 2.5 Million Votes for Tinubu in 2027 Election

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The Edo State chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized Governor Monday Okpebholo for his promise to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The PDP's Publicity Secretary, Chris Nehikhare, described the governor's statement as comical and an insult to the intelligence of Edo people. Governor Okpebholo made the promise at a gathering in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, where he said the votes would be a token of appreciation to the president for developmental strides in the state.

The PDP's statement followed Governor Okpebholo's pledge to deliver 2.5 million Edo votes to President Tinubu in the 2027 election. The governor said the votes would be a result of the people's love for the president, as expressed through their actions.

Meanwhile, the PDP stated that the claim by Okpebholo is not only absurd but also reeks of desperation and sycophancy. Nehikhare added that it was also clearly aimed at pleasing his 'Abuja benefactors' in a bid to legitimise the September 2024 electoral charade.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP Edo State chapter has faulted Governor Monday Okpebholo for his promise to secure 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
  • The promise was made by Governor Okpebholo at a gathering in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, where he said the votes would be a token of appreciation to the president for developmental strides in the state.
  • The PDP stated that the claim by Okpebholo is not only comical but also an insult to the intelligence of Edo people, aimed at pleasing his 'Abuja benefactors' in a bid to legitimise the September 2024 electoral charade.
  • The PDP noted that Governor Okpebholo and the APC secured only 291,000 votes in the 2024 governorship election, despite alleged rigging and federal support.
  • The PDP expressed concern that Governor Okpebholo's top priority appears to be seeking applause in Abuja through empty posturing and hollow political promises, while neglecting the urgent task of governance and delivering real results to the people of Edo State.

Statistics:

  • The PDP Edo State chapter stated that Governor Okpebholo and the APC secured only 291,000 votes in the 2024 governorship election.
  • The PDP noted that Governor Okpebholo promised to deliver 2.5 million Edo votes to President Tinubu in the 2027 election.
  • The PDP stated that the entire number of registered voters across all 18 local government areas in the State is approximately equal to the 2.5 million votes promised by Governor Okpebholo.

Sources:

  • Chris Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary, PDP Caretaker Committee, Edo State, in a statement
  • Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City