Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that he has begun the campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
The governor made this known when he received another member of the Edo State House of Assembly, Kaycee Osamwonyi, who defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state.
Osamwonyi, who represents Uhunmwonde State Constituency and serves as a member of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation, was earlier welcomed into the party by the Edo State APC Chairman, Jarrett Tenebe.
He was subsequently presented to Governor Okpebholo at the Government House in Benin City.
Commending Osamwonyi and other defectors, Governor Okpebholo assured them of a conducive environment to operate and collaborate in advancing the development of the state.
He said, “We congratulate you for returning home. Your coming is a plus for the party as we have five of you who have joined, and you have made our party stronger.”
“A lot of people from other political parties are ready to join our party, and soon there will be a carnival. I seek your help to drive development, and together, we will develop the State and make life better for our people.
“Uhunmwonde Local Government is very special to me, and together we can develop the area and open it for growth and development.
“The next election, especially 2027 presidential election, we are ready in Edo State. We have kick-started our own campaigns for the President in 2027.
“We have to mobilise the youths in our state, and you are part of the youth. I promise you that you will enjoy our party as you have chosen to join us,” he added.
Speaking at the event, APC Chairman,Tenebe, noted that with the latest defection, the party now has a majority in the state House of Assembly.
He said, “Hon. Osamwonyi joined the party following the developmental strides your (Okpebholo’s) administration has achieved in the few months you have led the State.”
In his remarks, Osamwonyi cited the disunity within the PDP and the accomplishments of Governor Okpebholo as the main reasons for his defection.
He stated, “The division in my party, the PDP, made me join the APC. For me, it is homecoming as I was once in the APC. Your developmental strides attracted me back home as I want the best for my people.
“The several projects captured in the budget for Uhunmwonde people is impressive. I had no choice but to join the party for the development of my people.”
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