Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has stirred political debate after stating that he would step down from office if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fails to secure victory in Edo State during the 2027 presidential election.
The governor made the declaration while highlighting the administration’s current development projects, which he credited to President Tinubu’s support. He pointed to the construction of flyovers and other infrastructure as evidence of the President’s backing, urging Edo residents to show gratitude at the polls.
“The flyovers around—we haven’t said thank you to Asiwaju. The way we will say thank you to him is through our votes. If Asiwaju does not win, I will resign as Governor,” Okpebholo said.
In a televised interview, the governor described Tinubu as widely admired in the state, adding that many residents acknowledge the federal government’s role in ongoing development efforts.
“Asiwaju is even more popular than me here now because I told people that all I am doing is because of Asiwaju’s impact. You will see the result that will come out from here because there is no opposition in Edo; everybody is for Asiwaju here,” he claimed.
Okpebholo also took aim at former Governor Godwin Obaseki, dismissing his political relevance in the state. “Obaseki does not have any man here; let him come, his poor record will not make him come. You can’t scam Edo and come here when people pray for me. No child in the street will pray for Obaseki, no mother on the street will pray for Obaseki, it’s that bad,” he stated.
The comments have further intensified political conversations ahead of the 2027 polls, as stakeholders continue to assess shifting loyalties and power dynamics in the state.
