The Digest:
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. In a Channels Television interview, Okpebholo blamed Peter Obi's 2023 victory in Edo, 331,163 votes to Tinubu's 144,471, on former governor Godwin Obaseki's poor performance. He claimed his administration's infrastructure projects, funded by federal money, would secure the votes, despite 2023's low turnout of under 600,000 from 2.8 million registered voters.
Key Points:
- Okpebholo dismissed rivals, including Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Rotimi Amaechi, as "failures."
- Supporters praised the governor's momentum and commitment.
- Critics accused him of neglecting local needs in favour of federal politics.
- The 2.5 million target is nearly five times the 2023 turnout.
- The pledge comes as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify.
Okpebholo's ambitious target has drawn both praise and scepticism.
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