Okpebholo can't deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu if Edo APC remains divided - Party chieftain

The APC in Edo State has expressed concerns that Governor Monday Okpebholo's pledge to secure 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections may not be met if internal party divisions persist. Former two-term Edo state commissioner, Barrister Henry Idahagbon, warned that the state's party unity is crucial for electoral success.

Idahagbon, who serves as a commissioner representing Edo, Ekiti, and Ondo states at the Federal Civil Service Commission, stated that the 2.5 million-vote target is unattainable if aggrieved party members remain divided. He emphasized that election outcomes are determined by numbers, and the more people united under one cause, the better the chances of victory.

Idahagbon commended Okpebholo for his campaign efforts but urged him to address the party's internal issues and unify all forces towards a common goal. He reminded that other influential political leaders in the state are feeling sidelined by the government, possibly due to the influence of a few sycophants. Idahagbon urged the governor to bring all these people together, as politics is a game of numbers, and every voter, irrespective of their background, has one vote on election day.

He highlighted past failures of former Edo governors, including Godwin Obaseki, who made promises but failed to deliver on them. Idahagbon expressed hope that the governor will address the party's internal turmoil and mobilize the people to bring the desired 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in the upcoming elections.