Amidst a surge of enthusiasm, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the former governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North, spearheaded a spirited street-to-street campaign in Benin City. He was accompanied by the APC governorship candidates, Senator Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa, as they sought to garner support for the upcoming election.
Speaking at Upper Ekehuan, Oshiomhole extolled the virtues of Okpebholo, describing him as a true “villager” like himself. “Okpebholo will repair Edo State,” Oshiomhole declared, recounting how he had designed the road and constructed some parts during his time as governor, only for it to be abandoned by the incumbent administration.
“I can assure you that if you vote Okpebholo as your Governor, he will fix it,” Oshiomhole promised the enthusiastic crowd.
In contrast, the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo, was accused of amassing wealth for himself and his family, rather than prioritizing the development of the state.
Okpebholo, in turn, pledged to redeem Edo State, emphasizing that it was their shared responsibility to develop the state for the people. He cited his personal investment in building roads in his own community, vowing to replicate such efforts across the state if elected.