2027: Those Who fought Jonathan ganging up against Tinubu-Okpebholo

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed concern that former supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who opposed him in the 2015 election, are now rallying against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking during the inauguration of a palliative rehabilitation project in Benin-Asaba, Okpebholo emphasized that there is no vacancy in Aso Rock and advised that one should not change a working president.

He argued that those contesting the election against Tinubu have had experience either in low or high positions under Jonathan's administration. Okpebholo suggested that these individuals fought against Jonathan because he aimed to build Almajiri schools for youth education, a policy they opposed. He reiterated that Tinubu's eight-year term should run its course without interference.

Okpebholo cautioned these individuals against squandering their resources by contesting the election, asserting politicians would only benefit from their contributions. He highlighted that the current government is not for sale, and it is inappropriate for supermarket-minded individuals to seek the presidency when there is already a functioning leader.

Okpebholo encouraged patience, stating that if previous leaders had performed as effectively as Tinubu, they would have been considered for the position.