Governor Monday Okpebholo has stated that the people of Edo State will vote massively for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing increased financial support to states as a key factor.
Okpebholo made the remarks during an interview on Politics Today, where he expressed confidence that Edo State would deliver 2.5 million votes for the president.
According to him, the anticipated support is already evident among residents, noting that people are prepared to turn out en masse to vote.
“I will get the 2.5 million votes from Edo State, it’s already on the streets, everybody is coming to vote for Asiwaju on that day,” he said.
The governor attributed the expected backing to ongoing developmental efforts in the state, which he linked to funds being released by the Federal Government.
“Because of the work we are doing, because of the money Tinubu is releasing to us to work for him and that is what you are seeing on the street. It has never happened in Edo State like this before,” he added.
Okpebholo also reflected on the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in the state, where former presidential candidate Peter Obi defeated Tinubu.
He blamed the result on the performance of former governor Godwin Obaseki, stating that voters used the election to express dissatisfaction with his administration.
“Peter Obi defeated Tinubu last time because the then governor (Obaseki) was not working… people wanted to voice out that this governor is not working,” he said.
The governor maintained that the situation has changed and assured that Edo voters would take a different approach in 2027.
Elijah Adeyemi
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