BY RICHARD EWEKA
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo said he has kick-started the campaign for the re-election of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu in 2027.
The Governor disclosed this when he received Hon. Kaycee Osamwonyi another member of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State.
Osamwonyi, a member of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation, represents Uhunmwonde Constituency in the Assembly.
He was received into APC earlier by the party Chairman in the state, Jarrett Tenebe, who presented him to Governor Okpebholo at Government House, Benn City.
The Governor commended Hon. Osamwonyi and his colleagues who decided to join the APC and assured them that his administration would create a conducive atmosphere for them to operate and collaborate to develop the State.
He noted that his administration has embarked on developmental strides to develop all sectors of the Edo economy, promising to make life better for Edo people.
“We congratulate you for returning home. Your coming is a plus for the party as we have five of you who have joined, and you have made our party stronger.
“A lot of people from other political parties are ready to join our party, and soon there will be a carnival. I seek your help to drive development, and together, we will develop the state and make life better for our people.
“Uhunmwonde Local Government is very special to me, and together we can develop the area and open it for growth and development.
“The next election, especially the 2027 presidential election, we are ready in Edo State. We have kick-started our own campaigns for the President in 2027.
“We have to mobilize the youths in our State, and you are part of the youth. I promise you that you will enjoy our party as you have chosen to join us,” he said.
Tenebe, who presented Hon. Osamwonyi to the Governor noted that the APC is in full control of the State Assembly, with the majority of the members in the house.
“Hon. Osamwonyi joined the party following the developmental strides your administration has achieved in the few months you have led the State,” he said.
Hon. Osamwonyi on his part, said his decision to join the party was a result of the disunity in his former party, the PDP, from the national to unit level, as well as the achievements of Governor Okpebholo in a very short time in office.
“The division in my party, the PDP, made me join the APC. For me, it is homecoming as I was once in APC. Your developmental strides attracted me back home as I want the best for my people.
“The several projects captured in the budget for Uhunmwode people are impressive. I had no choice but to join the party for the development of my people,” he said.
