Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has alleged that some individuals are sponsoring insecurity to distract President Bola Tinubu. The governor made this statement during the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for local government council elections in Edo South Senatorial District.
Governor's Remarks on Insecurity
“They can even kidnap all of us—yes, there is no vacancy in Aso Rock,” he declared. Okpebholo asserted that insecurity has suddenly escalated in the country, claiming it is orchestrated to tarnish President Tinubu's leadership.
The governor emphasized that promoting insecurity would not secure perpetrators seats in the Senate, House of Representatives, or the presidency, as there is no vacancy in Aso Rock. “There is no vacancy in Aso Rock. What is happening today is the handiwork of the opposition,” he said.
Criticism of Opposition Tactics
“They have failed. 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 we can rule well,” Okpebholo added.
He praised President Tinubu's performance, stating that the president has done more for the country than his predecessors. The governor noted that the impact of removing fuel subsidy is evident in various projects across the state.
Support for APC Candidates
Okpebholo commended those who scaled through the party's primary election to emerge as candidates for the forthcoming council elections. He said their victories would signal the possibility of delivering the 2.5 million votes pledged to President Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
