Five-Point Manifesto Launched by Okpebholo.
The political landscape of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has gained momentum with the recent defection of Omosede Igbinedion, daughter of the Esama of Benin and former House of Representatives member, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. Her transition was marked by a rally at the Edo South senatorial district’s APC governorship campaign flag-off, where Senator Monday Okpebholo introduced his five-point manifesto focusing on security, infrastructure, education, agriculture, and water provision.
The rally, held at the University of Benin’s Ekheuan Campus, saw notable APC figures, including former governorship candidate Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and recent PDP returnee Charles Idahosa. Ize-Iyamu declared the end of PDP’s influence in the state, while Idahosa urged for a public debate between Okpebholo and PDP’s Asue Ighodalo to test their policies.
Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, Acting State Chairman of the APC, welcomed Igbinedion and emphasized the APC’s progress towards governance. Igbinedion, accompanied by her brothers Mike and Fred Igbinedion, cited APC’s support for her Ovia Agenda as a reason for her switch, highlighting the APC’s commitment to her vision by nominating Dennis Idahosa as the deputy governorship candidate.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole praised Igbinedion’s move as a significant gain for the APC, criticizing the PDP for allegedly mismanaging public resources and promising to restore and improve key projects if elected.
Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, reinstated by the court, urged the electorate not to fear the PDP and emphasized the APC’s commitment to defeating its rival. Dennis Idahosa framed the election as a contest between youthful innovation and outdated practices.
Paul Ohonbamu, former deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, described the election as a decisive moment for the state, while APC leader Odubu called for urgent action to secure the state’s future.
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