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Edo APC Stood by 2023 LGA Candidates Amid Bias Claims
Edo (Benin City) The Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe, has revealed that the party allowed its local government area (LGA) candidates to participate in the 2023 LGA election despite what he described as clear attempts by the then-ruling government to compromise the process. He emphasized that the decision was deliberate, aiming to build groundwork ahead of the 2024 governorship election.
Speaking at the party secretariat on August 26, 2025, Tenebe commended the candidates for their “determination, confidence, and belief in the party,” especially given the APC’s position as opposition at the time. He credited their participation with mobilizing support for Senator Monday Okpebholo, who later won the 2024 governorship race.
Tenebe stated:
“Consultations began with party leaders and we all later agreed that the party should contest that election, which was keenly contested… You campaigned vigorously for Senator Monday Okpebholo to win the governorship election in the state.”
On behalf of the former candidates, Enahoro Aikpokpo expressed that they contested under difficult conditions to keep the party alive amid intimidation and setbacks. They appealed to the party to prioritize them in upcoming LGA elections, requesting the “right of first refusal.”
Monday Okpebholo Takes the Helm as Edo’s New Governor – What’s Next for the State?
Today, November 12, 2024, marks the inauguration of Monday Okpebholo as the new Governor of Edo State, Nigeria. He was elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC), defeating the incumbent People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in the recent elections. Okpebholo’s campaign emphasized revitalizing Edo State through economic development, infrastructure, and youth empowerment initiatives. His focus includes creating more employment opportunities, strengthening the education sector, and improving healthcare services to foster sustainable development in the state.
The inauguration event, organized to represent the theme “Rise of a New Edo State,” witnessed high-profile attendees and enthusiastic supporters. This new chapter reflects Okpebholo’s vision to drive measurable progress for the people of Edo.
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