IGUEBEN/Nigeria: Youths in Edo State have declared their unwavering support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, ahead of the September 21 governorship election, describing his victory as a foregone conclusion.
“There is no alternative to Monday Okpebholo in the September 21 governorship election,” they proclaimed, asserting that his leadership is an idea whose time has come.
“It is time to rescue Edo State from the unstoppable path towards disorder and catastrophe. Monday Okpebholo will usher in change and accountability,” they continued.
At a gathering in Igueben, the President General of Esan Youths Movement, Pastor Jonathan Omozokpia, read a prepared statement on behalf of the Esan Youths, community leaders, and women, emphasizing that Okpebholo’s governorship ambition is practically signed, sealed, and delivered.
“Monday Okpebholo has succeeded in building a network of friends across Nigeria and abroad. He is a darling of the grassroots and will definitely win the September 21 governorship election in Edo State,” Pastor Omozokpia stated.
The youths stressed that Okpebholo’s candidacy is a response to the call from well-meaning individuals, including traditional rulers, frontline politicians, and Edo professionals both in Nigeria and abroad.
“We want a governor who can launch a rebirth and lead Edo State away from backwardness to true greatness,” they declared.
Dismissing the candidacy of Asue Ighodalo, they described him as a complete disadvantage and a stranger in Esanland.
“Monday Okpebholo shares our values. Many people are tired of incompetent and inept leaders, people who are unable to dream great dreams for Edo State. They are tired of mediocrity and selfishness,” they asserted.
The youths also criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki for disappointing the people of Edo State.
“We need to break from the past and save Edo State from ruins. There has been too much noise but far less action in Edo State. There is a lot of retrogression in several areas,” they concluded.
Additionally, they praised members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who recently announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling growing support for Okpebholo’s candidacy.
