Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Friday led a powerful coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in formally endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027.

The endorsement, which took place in Edo Central, brought together key political figures including the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole and the Minister for Regional Development, Hon. Abubakar Momoh, among others.

The event also featured the official reception of prominent decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) into the APC, signaling a renewed sense of unity and momentum within the ruling party ahead of the next general elections.

Among other dignitaries present were the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku; former Deputy Governor, Chief Pius Odubu; Senator Mathew Urhoghide; Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu; APC State Chairman, Emperor Jarret Tenebe; and Retired General Cecil Isegaigbe, Edo Central senatorial leader.

Governor Okpebholo, while addressing party faithful, expressed profound gratitude to President Tinubu for his continued support to Edo people, particularly in infrastructure development.

Okpebholo said: “I want to thank Mr. President for what he’s doing for the Edo people. We will let him know that we are here for him completely.”

“When I went to Abuja to discuss the road infrastructural challenge. The Minister of Works came down to inspect it. Now, the Agbor road among other projects have been approved, and in a few weeks, you’ll see caterpillars working on this Agbor road. The President is not coming here to campaign because we have already done the campaign.” (The Nation)