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Edo Governor Praises APC Primary Turnout, Vows 2.5 Million Votes for Tinubu

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  • Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo praised the high turnout at the APC presidential primaries.
  • He stated the massive participation demonstrates the people's readiness to vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
  • The governor affirmed that Edo State will deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu, dismissing doubts.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo commended the significant turnout at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries held in the state. He observed the large number of party members participating at his ward in Udomi, Esan Central Local Government Area.

Today’s APC presidential primary election at Ward 2, Udomi is very peaceful, and you can see how happy our people are as they came out in their large numbers to vote for Mr. President.

· Monday OkpebholoGovernor Okpebholo's remarks on the peaceful conduct and high turnout of the APC presidential primary in his ward.

Okpebholo interpreted the massive turnout as a clear indication that the people are prepared to cast their votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. President Tinubu was the sole candidate for the APC in the presidential primary. The governor participated using the Option A4 method, adopted nationwide by the APC's National Working Committee.

Speaking to journalists, Okpebholo addressed skepticism about Edo State's electoral commitment. "Some people do not want to hear that the state would give Tinubu 2.5 million votes," he stated, adding, "Edo people will deliver because it is possible."

They have voted for the president overwhelmingly, this is how it is all over Edo state. This is a pointer to how the presidential election will be in Edo.

· Monday OkpebholoGovernor Okpebholo's interpretation of the primary results as an indicator for the upcoming presidential election.

He described the primary election in his ward as peaceful and highlighted the happiness of the voters. "People are smiling coming from their houses to vote for the president," he noted, seeing the event as a preview of the presidential election outcome in Edo. The governor reiterated his confidence, "We are ready to deliver Edo to President Tinubu as 2.5 million votes are sure for him."

We are ready to deliver Edo to President Tinubu as 2.5 million votes are sure for him.

· Monday OkpebholoGovernor Okpebholo's firm commitment to securing a large vote count for President Tinubu in Edo State.

Mr. Favour Ehimegbe, the returning officer for the presidential primary in Ward 2, confirmed that President Tinubu secured 360 votes in that specific ward. He detailed the verification process, ensuring only genuine party members participated according to the party's guidelines.

This primary election is conducted based on the party’s guidelines and regulations and President Tinubu secured a total of 360 votes to emerge the winner of the primary in Ward 2 in Esan Central.

· Favour EhimegbeThe returning officer's report on the primary election results in Governor Okpebholo's ward.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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