Okpebholo Kicks Off Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Campaign in Edo

BY favour momodu
April 10, 2025
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Monday Okpebholo, the Governor of Edo State, has officially thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

Speaking on April 9, 2025, in Benin City, Governor Okpebholo made the announcement while welcoming a high-profile defector from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Kaycee Osamwonyi, into the All Progressives Congress (APC).

This strategic move is seen as a significant boost to the APC’s chances in the upcoming presidential election.

During the event, Governor Okpebholo emphasized his commitment to mobilizing support for President Tinubu’s re-election, stating, “We have kick-started our own campaigns for the President in 2027.”

This declaration sends a strong signal that the Governor is leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to rally the youth and strengthen the APC’s presence in Edo State. By doing so, he aims to create a formidable force that will propel President Tinubu to victory in the 2027 presidential election.

The Governor’s decision to commence campaign efforts over two years before the election is a testament to his dedication to the APC’s cause. It also underscores the importance of Edo State as a crucial battleground in the presidential election.

By mobilizing the youth and bolstering the APC’s presence in the state, Governor Okpebholo is positioning himself as a key player in President Tinubu’s re-election campaign.

The defection of Hon. Osamwonyi from the PDP to the APC is also seen as a significant coup for Governor Okpebholo and the APC. Osamwonyi’s decision to join the APC is a vote of confidence in the party’s leadership and a rejection of the PDP’s ideology.

This high-profile defection is expected to have a ripple effect, potentially inspiring other PDP members to follow suit and switch allegiance to the APC.

As the 2027 presidential election draws near, the battle for Edo State is likely to intensify. Governor Okpebholo’s early start to the campaign and his focus on mobilizing the youth and strengthening the APC’s presence in the state are shrewd moves that could pay dividends for the party. With the Governor at the helm, the APC is well-placed to make significant gains in Edo State and ultimately contribute to President Tinubu’s re-election bid.