Tinubu Hails Okpebholo at Edo APC Presidential Campaign Rally, Assures State of More Federal Projects

By Editor

President Bola Tinubu has commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his performance in office, declaring that the governor has made the All Progressives Congress (APC) proud.

The President, who spoke through Vice-President Kashim Shettima, expressed confidence in Okpebholo’s leadership and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Edo State Government in delivering on its promises to the people.

Shettima conveyed the President’s message on Thursday at the APC presidential rally held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, which also commemorated the second anniversary of the Okpebholo administration.

The Vice-President assured Edo residents that the Federal Government would sustain its investments in the state, particularly in road infrastructure, healthcare, energy, agriculture, entrepreneurship and security.

He said the Tinubu administration remained committed to its earlier agreement with the people of Edo State, stressing that Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit could not be adequately addressed without the strategic involvement of the state.

“We have come to assure you that you can count on us too. When we came to you four years ago, we said we could not address our nation’s infrastructure deficit without carrying Edo State along. We have not abandoned that agreement,” Shettima said.

Highlighting federal infrastructure interventions, the Vice-President disclosed that construction had commenced on the dualisation of roads leading to Ekpoma, Auchi and Okpella, as well as the Benin-Agbor-Sapele Road.

He assured the people that additional federal projects would be executed across the state, noting that the Federal Government was equally committed to strengthening critical sectors of the economy.

Shettima also highlighted federal interventions in healthcare, energy, agriculture, entrepreneurship and security, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to securing the return of Benin artefacts and transferring ownership of the historic Benin treasures to Nigeria.

Turning to the governor’s performance, the Vice-President declared that Okpebholo had justified the confidence reposed in him by the APC leadership and earned President Tinubu’s admiration through his commitment to the development of Edo State.

He said the governor’s performance had strengthened the party’s standing in the state and demonstrated the capacity of the APC-led administration to deliver on its promises.

Responding, Governor Okpebholo declared that Edo State was prepared to deliver massive votes for President Tinubu in the January 2027 presidential election, insisting that the President deserved the support of the people in recognition of his administration’s contributions to the state.

“In Edo State, we are ready to deliver come January 2027. The President has done so much for Edo people. Today, we don’t owe salaries. We don’t owe pensioners. Construction work is going on everywhere,” Okpebholo declared.

The governor cited ongoing construction projects across the state, alongside the regular payment of workers’ salaries and pension obligations, as evidence of his administration’s commitment to good governance and accelerated development.

Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, also congratulated Okpebholo on the completion of his second year in office, commending the administration’s development efforts.

Other prominent speakers at the rally included President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, who joined in mobilising support for the APC and President Tinubu’s re-election bid.

The rally attracted top government officials, APC national and state leaders, political stakeholders and party supporters from across the state.

Party leaders used the occasion to reaffirm their commitment to securing 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in Edo State in the 2027 presidential election, presenting the target as a major political objective for the party ahead of the polls.