President Bola Tinubu yesterday offered to support the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, during the election. The President presented the party’s flag to the candidate and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa, at the State House in Abuja. A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said President Tinubu looked forward to the triumph of the Okpebholo/Idahosa ticket at the poll. Addressing a gathering of party stalwarts, led by the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the President said the party would stand with the candidates ‘’like the wall of Gibraltar.” He said: ‘’If you are happy; we are happy. If you are determined; we are determined. We are going to work with you. We are going to stand with you like the wall of Gibraltar. That is all I can assure you.
The party is supreme, but victory is superior and very important.’’ President Tinubu commended the leadership of the party in Edo for its efforts towards the success of the candidates and the party. He lauded the former governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, for his exemplary leadership. President Tinubu: ‘’Distinguished senator and our flagbearer, we are putting you forward to hold the party in trust for us and achieve victory for us. You and your running mate have been described as giant killers, and you have worked tirelessly with the party leadership.” The President, while inviting Edo State Woman leader, Lady Betty Okoebor, to speak on the party’s readiness for the election, reiterated that with the strong support of women, victory is assured. He said: ‘’If the women say we are going to win, then we are good to go because they constitute the largest number of voters and the most dedicated,’’ President Tinubu affirmed.
