'I Will Resign If Tinubu Loses Edo'

‘I Will Resign If Tinubu Loses Edo’ – Gov Okpebholo
Peter Obi attack claims against governor dismissed by lawmaker.
Edo political tensions rise ahead of 2027 general elections.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to resign if President Bola Tinubu does not win the 2027 general elections.

Okpebholo made the statement on Friday during an interview with African Independent Television (AIT), while highlighting ongoing development projects across Edo State. He expressed confidence that the people of Edo would show their appreciation for Tinubu at the ballot box.

“Edo people have not even thanked Tinubu. How they will thank him is through their votes,” Okpebholo said. “The various projects across the state are the things that will speak for Tinubu and he will win here.

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He emphasized that his approach to governance and politics focuses on community engagement rather than intimidation.

Meanwhile, Hon. Billy Osawaru, member representing Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode Federal Constituency, dismissed claims linking Governor Okpebholo to the recent attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi and other opposition leaders.

Osawaru was responding to a statement by his colleague, Hon. Ifeanyi Uzokwe of Anambra State, who called on the governor to take responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of all political actors in Edo State, regardless of party affiliation.

Naija News recalls that Obi and some chieftains of the African Democratic Congress, including John Odigie-Oyegun, were reportedly attacked by suspected thugs at the party’s state secretariat in Benin City on Tuesday.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Osawaru described Uzokwe’s remarks as ill-intentioned, asserting that there was no evidence linking Okpebholo to the incident.

'I Will Resign If Tinubu Loses Edo' – Gov Okpebholo — ‘I Will Resign If Tinubu Loses Edo’ – Gov Okpebholo

The situation highlights the growing tensions among political actors in Edo State as the 2027 elections approach, with security concerns and party loyalty becoming central to public discourse.