Edo gov urges APC leaders, members to unite
June 25, 2026 8:01 pm
File photo: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on members, leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress 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 on Thursday 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.
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.
Addressing party members, 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.
“This is time for the All Progressives Congress in Edo Central Senatorial District to remain united and committed to securing victory for the party in the 2027 general elections,” he added.
The governor expressed confidence that President Bola 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.
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, 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.
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