In a show of unwavering support, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, led a coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in formally endorsing President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. This endorsement, held in Edo Central, was a powerful display of unity and momentum within the ruling party ahead of the next general election.
The event was a star-studded affair, attended by key political figures such as the Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and the Minister for Regional Development, Hon. Abubakar Momoh. It also marked the official reception of prominent decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) into the APC, further strengthening the party's resolve.
Governor Okpebholo expressed his gratitude to President Tinubu for his unwavering support of the Edo people, particularly in infrastructure development. He highlighted the approval of the Agbor Road project, among others, as a testament to the President's commitment. Okpebholo stated, 'We will let him know that we are for him completely.'
Former Governor Oshiomhole echoed similar sentiments, praising both President Tinubu and Governor Okpebholo for their dedication to stability and development. He emphasized the importance of transparency in financial management, stating that President Tinubu's administration has introduced the most far-reaching reforms in Nigeria's history.
The event culminated in a motion for the formal adoption of President Tinubu as the APC's preferred candidate for 2027, which was moved by General Isegaigbe and unanimously adopted by Senator Oshiomhole and other leaders. To bolster mobilization efforts, four campaign buses were donated to coordinators from Edo North, Edo Central, and Edo South.
New members from the PDP and LP, led by Hon. Emmanuel Okoduwa, Hon. Patrick Iluobe, Ehime Edangbe, and Hon. Anthony Iselobho, were formally welcomed into the APC fold. They pledged their loyalty to the party and vowed to work tirelessly for President Tinubu's re-election, demonstrating the party's strength and unity in the face of the upcoming election.
