Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the 2027 general elections in the state. He made this statement during a mobilisation rally in Ologbo Wards 9 and 10 in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, where he presented the party's candidates for the elections. The governor believes the APC has a strong structure across the state, positioning it for success.
The mobilisation exercise aims to strengthen the party at the grassroots and secure support for its candidates. Governor Okpebholo presented the party's candidates, including Ogbeide Ihama for the Senate, Felix Igbinovia for the House of Representatives, and Clement Ikponmwonsa for the House of Assembly. He urged members and supporters to work towards securing victory for the candidates.
The governor assured members that his administration will continue to work for the development of the state. He thanked the electorate for supporting his administration and expressed confidence that the party would consolidate its support across the state. Despite rainfall, residents attended the rally in large numbers, for which the governor expressed gratitude.
Edo APC Chairman Jarrett Tenebe stated that the party is targeting 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the state during the 2027 general elections. The party leadership has commenced mobilisation across the 18 local government areas to achieve this target. Tenebe credited Governor Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, with strengthening the party through community visits and engagement with party members.
Sunny Ogbewe, APC chairman in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, said the governor's visit boosted the morale of party members in the area. Ikpoba-Okha has one of the highest numbers of registered voters in the state, and the party aims to secure substantial votes for the APC. Ogbewe commended the governor for projects and interventions in the area.
Ogbewe also commended the chairman of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Council for supporting the administration's development agenda. The governor's visit is part of the APC's ongoing mobilisation activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party has commenced mobilisation and will continue to engage residents and members ahead of the elections.
With the 2027 general elections approaching, Governor Okpebholo and the APC are working to consolidate support across Edo State. The party's mobilisation efforts aim to secure victory for its candidates and achieve its electoral objectives. Key appointments and party activities will likely play a crucial role in shaping the party's chances in the upcoming elections.
Key points
- Governor Okpebholo presents APC candidates for 2027 elections
- APC targets 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in Edo State
- Governor Okpebholo confident of APC victory in 2027 elections
