Monday Okpebholo Blasts Edo PDP, Reveals Why He Supports Tinubu’s Government

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has slammed the state’s chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing them of twisting his support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor described PDP’s accusations as baseless and weak.

He insisted he did not violate any part of the Electoral Act, including Section 94(1), contrary to what the opposition party claimed.

Governor Okpebholo said he, like any concerned Nigerian, has every right to support President Tinubu’s policies and leadership.

He made these remarks while welcoming 17 acting local government chairmen—who recently left the PDP to join the APC—highlighting President Tinubu’s bold reforms, especially the removal of fuel subsidy, as a step in the right direction for national progress.

He encouraged the new APC members to return to their communities and begin mobilization for the president’s re-election campaign, saying, “There is no vacancy in 2027 in Abuja.”

He said: “2027 is a reality in Edo State as President Bola Amed Tinubu will continue in office. I charge the 17 of you today that the campaign for the election of President Bola Tinubu has started here today.

“Go back to your various local governments and erect his billboards to draw home the message of reelecting President Tinubu.

“There is no vacancy in 2027 in Abuja. Those forming a political party now can’t rule us. They ruled their States, and the people suffered from kidnapping, but since they left office, their States are now free. Such people can’t rule Nigeria,” he declared.

The PDP, however, accused Okpebholo of trying to mislead Tinubu and APC leaders into thinking he still had influence in Edo State.

In a response on Saturday, Okpebholo described the PDP’s response as desperate and out of touch, stressing that the party is now clinging to distorted narratives to remain relevant.

He stressed that his statement about Tinubu’s re-election was made in the context of collaboration with the Federal Government for the benefit of Edo State.

The governor said he wouldn’t apologize for backing the president or kicking off campaign support early.

Okpebholo said the people of Edo are seeing real change in governance and no amount of political propaganda will erase the goodwill his administration is building.

He urged the PDP to focus on rebuilding itself instead of throwing out what he described as “bitter and inaccurate” statements.

Okpebholo wrote, “A weak statement credited to the factional Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), wherein the once vibrant party attempted, albeit feebly, to misinterpret a patriotic remark made by His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State, concerning his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, surfaced on Friday.

“Let it be categorically stated that Governor Okpebholo has at no time violated any section of the Electoral Act, including Section 94(1), as falsely alleged by the Edo factional PDP. The Governor, like every well-meaning Nigerian, reserves the right to express support for the President’s vision and administration.

“It is laughable that the Edo PDP, in its desperation to stay relevant, has now resorted to twisting every statement from the Governor to score cheap political points.

“Governor Okpebholo’s statement was made in the context of strengthening collaboration with the Federal Government for the development of Edo State.

“Besides, Governor Okpebholo reserves the right to kick-start the re-election campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu without any apologies.

“The PDP’s knee-jerk reaction once again exposes its deep-seated insecurity and dwindling influence in the State.

“Rather than issue press statements riddled with inaccuracies and political bitterness, the Edo PDP should take time to reflect on the massive goodwill Governor Okpebholo enjoys across party lines and among the people of Edo State who are already witnessing a breath of fresh air in governance.

“If Governor Okpebholo opts for an open re-election campaign for President Tinubu, it is within his rights. Unfortunately, what now exists in the infamous PDP is a political party in disarray, struggling to reclaim lost relevance by grasping at straws.

“The good people of Edo State are not fooled. They know Governor Okpebholo is focused on delivering on his mandate, restoring public confidence in governance, and bringing Edo back to the path of peace, prosperity, and progress.”

KanyiDaily recalls that Governor Monday Okpebholo recently faced backlash for appointing Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole as the Commissioner for Health-designate.