By Rosemary Okoduwa
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on leaders, members 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 forthcoming local government elections and the 2027 general elections.
The Governor made the call during a series of interactive engagements with APC stakeholders, support groups and party faithful held at his residence and the Okaijesan Town Hall in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area.
The meetings, which brought together APC candidates for the July 11, 2026 local government election, 51 councillorship candidates across the five local government areas in Edo Central, and various support groups, were aimed at strengthening party cohesion, mobilising grassroots support and addressing issues affecting party members.
Addressing the gathering, Governor Okpebholo stressed the importance of unity, reconciliation and collective responsibility in advancing the fortunes of the APC.
“Politics is about give and take. This is a time for us to come together, speak frankly with one another and work as a united family. Seeing all of you here today reassures me that the party remains strong and focused,” he said.
The Governor expressed confidence in the APC’s prospects in future elections, noting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration had implemented policies and programmes that would continue to earn the support of Nigerians.
He commended the Federal Government’s ongoing infrastructure interventions in Edo State, particularly the rehabilitation of the Ekpoma-Ehor Road, which he said had improved transportation, boosted economic activities and enhanced the quality of life of residents.
Governor Okpebholo also described the removal of fuel subsidy as a bold but necessary reform designed to free up resources for critical national development and improve service delivery across the country.
During separate meetings with members of the Esan Central Bike/Keke Riders Association, the Edo Women Ambassadors for Renewed Hope Agenda (EWARHA), Edo Central Chapter, and the Arewa community, the Governor assured them of his administration’s continued support and inclusion in the state’s development agenda.
He further disclosed that Nigeria’s First Lady would soon visit Edo State to empower women through business support initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and expanding economic opportunities.
Speaking at the event, APC Deputy State Chairman, Sylvester Aigboboh, urged party members to remain steadfast and united behind the Governor, stressing that sustaining the party’s leadership would ensure continuity of development across key sectors of the Edo economy.
Among dignitaries present were the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor Esq., Senatorial Leader, Gen. Cecil Esekhaigbe (rtd),former Speakers of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Thomas Okosun, Rt. Hon. Justin Okonoboh and Rt. Hon. Victor Edoror, former Senator Clifford Ordia, and other APC leaders from Edo Central Senatorial District.
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