26/06/2026
PRESS RELEASE
NO 456/EDSGH/2026
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, AND EDO STATE
*Gov Okpebholo Urges APC Leaders, Members to Unite Ahead of 2027 Elections*
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on members, leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo Central Senatorial District to remain united and committed to securing victory for the party in the 2027 general elections.
The governor made the call during an interactive meeting with APC stakeholders, party faithful and support groups in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, where he said unity and collective effort were critical to sustaining the party’s growth and electoral success.
The meetings were held at the governor’s residence in Irrua and the Okaijesan Town Hall, Irrua, as part of efforts to strengthen party cohesion, listen to members’ concerns and mobilise support ahead of the forthcoming local government elections and the 2027 presidential election.
Those who attended the engagement included APC candidates for the July 11, 2026 local government election and the 51 councillorship candidates across the five local government areas in Edo Central Senatorial District.
Governor Okpebholo also met with members of the Esan Central Bike/Keke Riders Association, Edo Women Ambassadors for Renewed Hope Agenda (EWARHA), Edo Central chapter, and the Arewa community in the district.
Other dignitaries at the meeting included,Umar Ikhilor Esq, SSG, Gen Cecil Esekhaigbe, Senatorial leader, former Speakers of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Thomas Okosun, Rt. Hon. Justin Okonobu and Rt. Hon. Victor Edoro; former Senator Clifford Ordia, as well as other APC leaders.
Addressing party members, Governor Okpebholo urged them to put aside differences and work together to deliver victory for the APC at all levels.
“Politics is all about give and take. I called this meeting to see faces I have not seen for a long time. This is the time to tell ourselves the truth, and seeing you here shows that I am supported,” he said.
The governor expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would secure strong support from Edo State in the 2027 presidential election, saying the administration’s policies and projects had impacted positively on Nigerians.
“Two point five million votes is very sure for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The President has worked for the nation and we have also benefited from his administration,” Okpebholo said.
He commended the Federal Government for infrastructure interventions in Edo State, particularly the rehabilitation of the Ekpoma-Ehor road, noting that the project had improved transportation and economic activities in the area.
The governor also highlighted the removal of fuel subsidy by the Tinubu administration, describing it as a difficult decision aimed at redirecting resources towards national development.
While meeting with transport operators, Governor Okpebholo promised to support their activities and encouraged them to join efforts towards achieving the APC’s electoral objectives.
He also informed members of EWARHA that Nigeria’s First Lady would soon visit Edo State to empower women with business support loans aimed at improving their livelihoods.
The APC Deputy State Chairman, Sylvester Aigboboh, urged party members to continue supporting the administration and work towards victory in the local government and general elections.
Aigboboh said retaining political leadership was necessary to sustain ongoing development efforts across various sectors of the Edo economy.
Signed:
Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.
Thursday, June 25,2026
