By Owen Eresoyen, Benin
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would secure a massive victory in the upcoming by-elections in the State.
The Governor also reiterated his confidence in delivering on his promise of 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating, “I can see it coming to reality today.”
The Governor made the declaration while receiving a delegation of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Okada, the administrative headquarters of Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state.
A release signed by Fred Itua, chief Press Secretary to the governor , the governor told the people that, In the next few days, I will be coming back here for a campaign to let our people know that the choice for Ovia Federal Constituency, Honourable Omosede Igbinedion is the right choice for the people.
He highlighted his Government’s continuous developmental projects as evidence of its dedication that will make the people to vote for the APC on the election day.
“That is why you see us move from executing one project to another. We do not wait until election period before we roll out projects. We do not believe that we can develop in that manner.”
He assured the people that his administration’s performance would soon earn their appreciation.
He further stated that by the next three years old as a Government, people will sit down and thank God. You will thank God for giving us the opportunity to serve.
The governor stated why he is working, “Why are we working for Edo people? We are working for Edo because we are confirmed sons of the soil. We are not foreigners. We were not borrowed from somewhere else.
“My mother is an Esan woman. My father is an Esan man. I grew up there. My deputy, the same Edo. So, if we are from here, we must work for our people.”
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; Hon. Uwaifo; Hon. Christopher Igodalo; and their numerous followers.
Other speakers at the event, including Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa and State APC Chairman Jarrett Tenebe, praised Governor Okpebholo’s performance, which they said was the primary reason many were joining the party.
Speaking on behalf of the decampees, Hon. Andrew Uzamere and Hon. Peter Ekhator expressed their happiness and pledged their commitment to working with the APC political family.
