Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo on Saturday, said a wave of mass defections will soon hit opposition political parties in the South-South zone ahead of the 2027 presidential election in the country.
Gov. Okpebholo spoke at a special reception held for him at Ewatto, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State after the his victory at the election petition tribunal.
He thanked Edo people for their support, prayers, and for counting him worthy to lead the state, assuring the people that Edo will progress and develop under his watch.
“The people of Edo State will not regret voting me as their governor. I am happy today, that l am in a winning party.
“A party that was rejected by all and now has become the party that everybody wants to join. APC has come to stay as the government at the center is APC.
“Very soon, there will be a lot of defections into the APC. People will move and cross carpet from PDP, LP and other opposition parties into the APC and that will be the beginning of the South South keying into the reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
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“Today, I am happy and proud to say that I am a son to the president of Nigeria. I am also proud to say, I carry uncommon grace and uncommon transformation, which I am already using to transform and develop Edo State.
“Words that come out of my mouth are prophetic and I am using these words to develop Edo State. My administration is working to ensure motorable roads and reducing traveling time for our people.
“Our development is also covering other neighboring states because South South must speak with one voice as we approach 2027,” he said.
The governor and his entourage visited the Onojie of Ewatto, Osagie Ikhumen I, who was joined by other traditional rulers from Edo Central who received the governor and prayed for the success of his administration.
The governor also inspected Chief Lee Ikpea’s Medical Center, Idumuiyase, Ewatto, where he was taken round the facility, which is yet to be completed by the donor, Dr. Lemon Ikpea.
