Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has gone viral after struggling to pronounce terms during his 2025 budget presentation. The incident sparked debate on his communication skills, with some critics calling for a more articulate leader, while supporters defended him, attributing the mishap to stage fright.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has become a trending topic across social media after a viral video captured his struggles during the presentation of the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly. In the clip, Governor Okpebholo grappled with pronouncing terms such as "N605 billion," "proposal," and "consideration," sparking widespread online reactions.
Critics have expressed concern about his communication skills, with many lamenting that Edo State deserves a more articulate representative. Some citizens have pointed to PDP's Asue Ighodalo as a potentially better choice for leadership.
However, supporters of Governor Okpebholo have defended him, attributing the incident to stage fright and emphasizing his qualifications. A graduate of Business Administration from the University of Abuja, they argue that his communication challenges do not diminish his capacity to govern effectively.
