The ongoing grassroot mobilization drive championed by the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid has received a significant boost, following the donation of two Toyota Sienna buses by the Edo State Commissioner for Water and Sanitation, Hon. (Barr.) Washington Osa-Osifo, Ph.D.
The vehicles were presented to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmen of Orhionmwon and Uhunmwode Local Government Areas, Hon. Julius Agbonze and Hon. Osayemwenre Osawe, respectively. The gesture is part of Hon. Osa-Osifo’s commitment to strengthening local party structures and enhancing mobility for effective political coordination across the LGAs.
Speaking during the presentation, Hon. Osa-Osifo emphasized that the donation aligns with Governor Monday Okpebholo’s strategic grassroot mobilization agenda, aimed at delivering 2.5 million votes for the re-election of President Tinubu in 2027. He lauded the governor’s unwavering dedication and visionary leadership, describing him as a people-focused leader whose efforts deserve collective support from Edo citizens.
According to him, ensuring widespread political sensitization and outreach at the community level is crucial to sustaining APC’s growing support base across the state. He reaffirmed his readiness to continue contributing meaningfully to the success of the party’s long-term objectives.
In their separate remarks, Hon. Julius Agbonze and Hon. Osayemwenre Osawe expressed deep appreciation to Hon. Osa-Osifo for the thoughtful contribution. They described the vehicles as timely tools that will enhance party operations, improve engagement with grassroots supporters, and facilitate more effective mobilization efforts.
Both Chairmen pledged total commitment to strengthening the APC’s presence in their respective Local Government Areas. They also reiterated their resolve to work tirelessly toward ensuring the resounding success of the party in all upcoming elections, with particular focus on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
The donation marks another milestone in the collaborative efforts within Edo APC toward building a strong, united, and fully mobilized political base ahead of the next general elections.