{
  "id": 17479339,
  "title": "Edo residents now call me ‘Okpe’s baby’ — Okpebholo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/edo-residents-now-call-me-okpes-baby-okpebholo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T22:06:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/edo-residents-now-call-me-okpes-baby-okpebholo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Edo State Governor Okpebholo has been affectionately named \"Okpe’s baby\" by residents, replacing his previous nickname \"Akpako Rescue.\" He expressed delight at the welcoming environment he receives from the public, stating that it brings him joy. During a live broadcast, the governor recounted his experience walking along Sapele Road, where people have started addressing him with sweet names instead of the typical gestures of pure water throwing. The governor also voiced his confidence in President Bola Tinubu, attributing his support to the economic reforms introduced by his administration. He noted that these reforms are beginning to yield positive results, particularly in commodity prices and the foreign exchange market.",
  "summary": "Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, says he supports President Tinubu’s economic reforms because they are yielding results, citing a stronger naira. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-residents-now-call-me-okpes-baby-okpebholo/",
  "key_points": [
    "Edo residents affectionately call Governor Okpebholo “Okpe’s baby”.",
    "Governor expressed joy at welcoming public environment.",
    "Governor confident in President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}