2027: “Edo Will Vote Tinubu For Releasing Funds” – Gov. Okpebholo

According to Ireporter Online, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure massive support from Edo voters in the 2027 general elections.

Okpebholo made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he claimed that political momentum in the state is already tilting in favour of the President.

He stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is targeting about 2.5 million votes from Edo State, insisting that support for Tinubu is gaining ground across communities.

“The 2.5 million votes from Edo State is already on the streets. Everybody is coming out to vote for Asiwaju on that day,” he said.

When asked if the anticipated support for Tinubu was linked to his influence, the governor pointed to federal support to state governments as a key factor.

“Because of the work we are doing, because of the money Tinubu is releasing to us to work for him, that is what you are seeing on the street. It has never happened in Edo State like this before,” he added.

Okpebholo further argued that the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in Edo State, where Peter Obi reportedly led, was influenced by dissatisfaction with the previous administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki.

“Peter Obi defeated Tinubu last time because the then governor was not working. People wanted to express their dissatisfaction. Now things are different,” he said.