Okpebholo warns sponsors of insecurity, defends Tinubu’s leadership

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has directly appealed to those he identifies as sponsors of insecurity in Nigeria to cease their actions, urging them to allow President Bola Tinubu to focus on governance. Speaking at a political rally in Benin City, Okpebholo alleged that recent increases in kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism are orchestrated by opposition elements aiming to destabilize the current administration.

"There is no vacancy in Aso Rock," Okpebholo declared, emphasizing that promoting insecurity will not lead to political gains. He argued that such actions, including kidnapping children, are counterproductive and hinder the ability of elected officials to govern effectively. "So let them give us peace so that the President and other elected officials can govern effectively," he stated, linking the opposition's alleged failures to the current unrest.

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There is no vacancy in Aso Rock. They can even kidnap all of us, yes, there is no vacancy in Aso Rock. What is happening today is in the hands of the opposition.

The governor also defended President Tinubu's leadership, asserting that the President has outperformed previous leaders. He pointed to ongoing projects across the country and specifically in Edo State as evidence of the positive impact of reforms, such as the removal of fuel subsidies. Okpebholo expressed confidence that the APC candidates in the upcoming local government elections would demonstrate strong support for the party, contributing to their target of securing 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in Edo State in the 2027 general elections.

Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa and APC State Chairman Jarrett Tenebe also spoke at the event, praising Okpebholo's commitment to youth inclusion and endorsing the party's platform. They urged candidates to communicate the governor's developmental achievements to grassroots communities.

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Have they not failed? Is it by kidnapping children? Then who are you going to govern? There will be nobody for you to govern. So let them give us peace so that the President and other elected officials can govern effectively.