By Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City.
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has officially launched the campaign for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
This announcement was made during a meeting with Hon. Kaycee Osamwonyi, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)in the State.
Osamwonyi, who represented Uhunmwonde Constituency, had previously been a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) but joined the APC earlier due to internal divisions within his former party and the achievements of Governor Okpebholo’s administration.
During the reception, Governor Okpebholo applauded Hon.Osamwonyi and his colleagues, highlighting the growing strength of the APC in Edo State.
He emphasized that his administration has started on a remarkable development strides to foster improvement on all sectors of Edo’s economy, promising to make a better life for it’s 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 the 2027 presidential election, we are ready in Edo State. We have kick-started our own campaigns for the President in 2027.
“We have to mobilize 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 said.
Tenebe, who presented Hon. Osamwonyi to the Governor highlighted that the APC is in full control of the State Assembly, with the majority of the members in the house.
“Hon. Osamwonyi joined the party following the developmental strides your administration has achieved in the few months you have led the State,” he said.
Hon. Osamwonyi on his part, responded that said his decision to join the party was a result of the disunity in his former party, the PDP, from the national to unit level, as well as the achievements of Governor Okpebholo in a very short time in office.“
The division in my party, the PDP, made me join the APC. For me, it is homecoming as I was once in APC. Your developmental strides attracted me back home as I want the best for my people.“The several projects captured in the budget for Uhunmwode people are impressive. I had no choice but to join the party for the development of my people,” he stated.
By Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City. Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has officially launched the campaign for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. This announcement was made during a meeting with Hon. Kaycee Osamwonyi, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress
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