Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed strong confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure a significant victory in the upcoming by-elections. This announcement was made during a reception for defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party in Okada, the administrative center of Ovia North-East Local Government Area.
Okpebholo emphasized his administration’s commitment to the people of Edo State, highlighting their deep local roots. He stated, “We are confirmed sons of the soil… We do not wait until the election period before we roll out projects.”
The governor also reiterated his target of delivering 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing optimism about achieving this goal. He announced plans for a campaign in the coming days to emphasize the importance of the right choice for Ovia Federal Constituency.
Among the notable defectors welcomed into the APC were Andrew Uzamere, a sitting member of the Edo State House of Assembly, and former council chairman Peter Ekhator. Both expressed their commitment to the APC and praised Okpebholo’s performance as a key factor in their decision to join the party.
The event, attended by various stakeholders, underscored the APC’s focus on local governance and community engagement as the by-election approaches.
