Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated a door-to-door campaign team to mobilise support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joe Ikpea, ahead of the Edo Central senatorial by-election scheduled for 16 August 2025.
Addressing the team on Friday in Uromi, Governor Okpebholo urged the youth to rally behind Ikpea, warning them against placing their trust in candidates from other political parties.
He described the forthcoming by-election as a significant political test for young people, noting that it offers them a chance to demonstrate results and establish their relevance in the political landscape.
The governor also highlighted what he called the ongoing transformation of Edo State under his leadership, stating that real development is being experienced across the state.
“As the people embraced light, darkness disappeared,” Okpebholo declared, in a metaphorical reference to the progress he believes his administration has brought to the state.
He said, “This is the time to drive door-to-door campaigns for APC candidates. We are serious about giving President Bola Tinubu 2.5 million votes during the 2027 presidential elections.
“For the election coming up on the 16th of this month, APC will win the entire five local government areas in Edo Central. We will win five out of five. We are not taking anything for granted.
“The opposition was in power for many years, yet our people suffered from underdevelopment and infrastructural decay. No schools. No road. No electricity and the basic necessities of life are not there for Edo people.
“But today, under my administration, the difference is clear, and our work has shown our seriousness to improve the lives of Edo people.”