Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has pledged to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, saying it will be the people’s way of appreciating the President’s support and development efforts in the state.
Speaking on Sunday, June 22, at Okaijesan Town Hall in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, Okpebholo made the promise during a reception for prominent defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“I want to commend the members of the PDP who have made the decision to join our great party, the APC.
“This defection is a testament to the fact that the PDP has lost relevance in Esan Central, my own constituency. Today marks the political end of the PDP in this local government,” the governor said.
He described the defection as a vote of confidence in the APC’s leadership, particularly under the Renewed Hope Agenda championed by President Tinubu.
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“Their decision to align with our party is a clear endorsement of our direction and leadership.
“In 2027, we will reward President Tinubu’s love for Edo with 2.5 million votes. The people have spoken through their actions. Edo is APC, and APC is the vehicle of our development under the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Okpebholo said.
He further assured residents that his administration would not relent in delivering development and democratic dividends.
“I will not fail you. I will continue to work diligently to ensure that Edo enjoys sustained development under my watch,” he said.
Among the notable figures who rejoined the APC were former Edo State APC Chairman Anselm Ojezua, members of the Edo State House of Assembly, former local government chairmen, councillors, and former PDP leaders.