Gists From APC Mega Rally For Flag Bearer Okpebholo In Edo Guber

Ahead of the September 21, 2024, Edo State Gubernatorial election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) staged an mega rally on Saturday, September 14, 2024 to shore up support for its candidate, Monday Okpebholo.

Here are short takes from the event that attracted party bigwigs from far and near in a massive show of support…

…The All Progressives Congress (APC) held a grand rally in Benin City ahead of the September 21st gubernatorial election in Edo State, assuring the public of greater development if they win.

…The rally, seen as the final push before the election, attracted a large crowd and featured key APC figures, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima.

… APC governors, including Ondo State’s Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Hope Uzodinma (Imo), and several others, gathered to show their support for the party’s candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo.

… In his address, Vice President Shettima praised Okpebholo, highlighting his deep connection to the grassroots and strong governance experience, while also calling for peace during the election.

…Shettima conveyed President Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring a free and fair election in Edo and encouraged the people to vote for progress and stability under APC leadership.

… Senate President Godswill Akpabio added that Edo is ready for change and urged the people to support the APC, which promises solutions to the state’s problems.

…APC’s gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, vowed to prioritize quality education, healthcare, infrastructure, and employment if elected, including hiring 5,000 teachers within his first 100 days.

… Okpebholo called on the people to vote for change on September 21st, promising to empower farmers, market women, and youth.

…Matthew Urhoghide, Director General of the Edo APC Campaign Council, criticized the current PDP administration, saying their failures over the past eight years highlight the need for change.

… National Campaign Council Chairman, Bassey Otu, echoed this call, stating that only those who understand Edo’s problems can offer effective solutions.

…Former Governor Adams Oshiomhole addressed the crowd, highlighting the deteriorating conditions in Edo’s markets and frequent flooding, urging the people to support APC for better governance.

… Oshiomhole reassured the people that Okpebholo would rescue Edo from mismanagement and restore the state’s fortunes if elected.

… APC National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, expressed confidence in the party’s victory, citing the large turnout as evidence of growing support.

…Ganduje emphasized that Edo’s development, prosperity, and modern infrastructure can only be achieved through the election of Okpebholo as governor.

…The rally demonstrated strong unity within the APC as governors and officials from different states rallied behind the Edo candidate, seeking a major win.

…The APC leadership and their supporters left the rally optimistic, believing their candidate, Okpebholo, has a clear path to victory in the upcoming election.