POLITICS
2027: I’LL RESIGN IF TINUBU LOSES IN EDO — GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLOR
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholor has declared his confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election in Edo State.
In a viral video interview, Okpebholor stated that he would resign if the president does not secure victory in the state. He highlighted that the people of Edo are ready to support Tinubu, pointing to the various projects his administration has implemented since the All Progressives Congress (APC) assumed power in the state.
Okpebholor emphasized that there is no significant opposition, saying that everyone in Edo is backing the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections.
He said, “There is no opposition here in Edo; everybody is for Asiwaju in this state. Tinubu is more popular than me in Edo State. If he doesn’t win the presidential election in Edo in 2027, I will resign.”
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