2027: Edo Governor, Okpebholo, Kickstarts Campaign for Tinubu’s Re-election in Benin

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said he had kick-started the campaign for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.

The governor disclosed this when he received another member of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), who had defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

The defector and member House Committee on Budget and Appropriation, Kaycee Osamwonyi, represents Uhunmwonde State Constituency.

The lawmaker had earlier been received into the party by the Edo Acting Chairman of APC, Jarrett Tenebe, who later presented him to the governor at the Government House, Benin City.

Speaking, Okpebholo commended Osamwonyi and his colleagues, who decided to join the APC, assuring them that his administration would create a conducive atmosphere for all of them to operate and collaborate to develop the state.

He noted that his administration had embarked on developmental strides in all sectors of the Edo economy and would make life better for Edo people.

“We congratulate you for returning home. Your coming is a plus for the party as we have five of you who have joined, and you have made our party stronger.

“A lot of people from other political parties are ready to join our party, and soon there will be a carnival. I seek your help to drive development, and together, we will develop the State and make life better for our people.

“Uhunmwonde Local Government is very special to me, and together we can develop the area and open it for growth and development.

“The next election, especially 2027 presidential election, we are ready in Edo State. We have kick-started our own campaigns for the President in 2027.

“We have to mobilise the youths in our state, and you are part of the youth. I promise you that you will enjoy our party as you have chosen to join us,” he said.

Tenebe, who presented Hon. Osamwonyi to the Governor noted that the party was now in full control of the State Assembly as it now has the majority of the members in the house.

Osamwonyi, on his part, said his decision to join the party was a result of the disunity in his former party, the PDP, from the national to unit level, as well as the achievements of Governor Okpebholo in a very short time in office.