“2027 Will Be a Walkover for Tinubu” – Okpebholo Reacts to Edo Bye-Election Results

Joe Ikpea and Omosede Igbinedion have been congratulated by Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo on their wins in the recently concluded bye-elections for the Edo Central Senatorial District and the Ovia Federal Constituency.
Saturday’s elections saw the victory of Ikpea and Igbinedion, candidates for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Okpebholo reportedly characterized the result as an indication of the APC’s increasing support in Edo State.
The governor also noted that the results are a boost to President Bola Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 presidential campaign in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Fred Itua, on Sunday.

He praised people for supporting the party’s candidates in overwhelming numbers.

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He added that he was confident Ikpea and Igbinedion will successfully serve their constituents in the National Assembly and seek to draw development to their regions.

In addition to praising the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for carrying out what he called a legitimate exercise, Okpebholo praised security forces for maintaining voter calm.

He urged the state’s citizens to stand by the recently elected lawmakers as they take up their legislative responsibilities.

He also promised that in order to foster harmony and progress in Edo State, his administration will keep working with elected officials from all parties.