Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has firmly denounced the political strength of Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections, adding that the former Anambra governor cannot deliver his home state.
Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Thursday, Okpebholo predicted that the factors that influenced earlier elections will not recur.
He said, “What should I be afraid of them when I’m doing what the people want? Look at him in his state. Can he even deliver his state? What happened in the past [2023] cannot happen now, because you have a working governor in Edo State, and people love him.”
The governor also addressed concerns over his comments following Obi’s reportedly unsuccessful visit to Edo. He maintained his stance, adding that he acted to protect the opposition figure due to security concerns.
He said, “I only told Obi last time; I said, ‘Please, whenever you are coming, because of the hostile environment in this state… when you want to come, let me know so that I will provide you with security.’ Where did I go wrong? I’m trying to protect him.”
Additionally, Okpebholo clarified that Peter Obi needed sufficient protection and that notifying the state government would allow for appropriate coordination with security forces.
The governor further applauded President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s most popular figure and credited APC governors’ defections for the administration’s success.
“If the president is not doing well, I don’t think all those governors will move to the APC,” he said, adding that, “Nobody told them to come. They decided to come… we have never had it this good.”
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Meanwhile, Edo State governor, Governor Monday Okpebholo has clarified why the residents of the state will vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
According to Okpebholo, Tinubu’s release of funds to state governors would encourage Edo residents to support him.
Recall that Monday Okpebholo had previously reiterated his vow to resign if President Bola Tinubu does not win the 2027 general elections.
In an interview with African Independent Television (AIT) on Friday, February 27, Gov Monday Okpebholo made this promise.
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