Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that Edo State electorates would give him 100 per cent of their votes in the 2027 presidential election because of his passion and care for the vulnerable in the State.
Okpebholo made the assurance on Monday in his goodwill message at the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), social investment programme, and food outreach scheme held at the New Festival Hall in Government House Benin City Edo State
The RHI food outreach began on 8th of March and seven states have benefited from the initiatives so far which include Kano; Benue; Nassarawa; Ekiti, Cross Rivers; Gombe and Edo States while States that will benefit in the next state are Kwara, Kogi and Abia States.
Okpebholo commended the First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman RHI Sen. Oluremi Tinubu for her love and motherly role ensuring that the people of Nigeria enjoy the dividends of democracy.
He noted that the initiative of the first lady would not have been successful without the support of President Tinubu hence the reason for his pledge.
Okpebholo said “We are happy in Edo State as the people are beginning to see and enjoy a new dawn. Look at food items all over the place in this hall, all thanks to the president and wife for this great initiative that Edo people are benefitting from today.
“We are assuring you Mr. President of our 100 percent votes in the State come 2027.presidential election and if possible we will give you more than 100 percent”.
On her part, Mrs Tinubu said the food outreach commenced in March 2024 as seven States have benefited while three other states will follow soon.
Represented by the wife of the Vice President of Nigeria Hajia Nana Shettima, she said the initiative has made significant progress in supporting women and youths for the betterment of their lives and advised beneficiaries not to sell the food items but make good use of the items for the benefits of their families.
“We have been able to distribute food items to seven states across Nigeria.
“Since 2023, the RHI have made significant progress in efforts to support our people, particularly women and youths for a better life.
“Under this initiative there will be more activities this year that covers education, health, economic empowerment, social Investment and agriculture.
“These programs aim to further complement the renewed hope agenda of President Tinubu’s administration”.
Coordinator of the office of the first lady of Edo State Mrs Edesili Anani Okpebholo thanked the first lady for the initiative which in less than two years have touched the lives of millions of Nigerians, assuring the first lady that the vulnerable in the State will get the food items.
She also appreciated Governor Okpebholo for his developmental stride in less than three months in office. She noted that his support for the RHI programmes in the State has recorded great success.
