Why Obi won Edo in 2023 — Okpebholo

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has firmly stated that Peter Obi's victory in the 2023 presidential election in Edo was a consequence of the prior administration's poor performance, not the Labour Party candidate's inherent strength. Speaking on Channels Television, Okpebholo asserted that the current governor's focus on developmental projects, supported by federal allocations, is galvanizing public support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He confidently projected delivering 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in the upcoming general election, citing the visible enthusiasm for the president across the state. Okpebholo also cast doubt on Obi's electoral prospects in 2027, questioning his ability to secure even his home base. The governor highlighted the significant impact of Tinubu's policies, such as the fuel subsidy removal, as evidence of courageous leadership. Okpebholo's remarks underscore the ruling All Progressives Congress's strategy to consolidate power in Edo State by emphasizing governance achievements and national party loyalty.

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Peter Obi defeated (Tinubu) last time because the governor was not working. The governor then was not working.