The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving as a governor for all, not a sectional leader, insisting that his administration’s projects and appointments are guided by fairness, balance, and a long-term vision for the state.
Quoting Section 176(2) of the 1999 Constitution, which defines the governor as the chief executive of the entire state, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, said Okpebholo has consistently demonstrated a detribalised approach to governance.
The statement read, “He has shown through both words and actions that he is a leader who sees Edo as one indivisible entity. Leadership for him is about building bridges, correcting historical neglect, and laying a foundation for sustainable growth.”
According to the statement, Edo South has been a significant beneficiary of the administration’s interventions.
At the top of the list is the ₦21.22bn reconstruction of the Benin–Abraka Road, a 100km stretch described as a “nightmare” for commuters, farmers, and traders.
Also ongoing is the ₦35 billion reconstruction of the Benin–Sapele Road, a project abandoned by the Federal Government after it terminated a failed contract. Okpebholo’s intervention, the CPS said, is turning the road “from a death trap into a channel of prosperity.”
In Benin City, the governor has initiated the Rahmat Park Flyover, one of the most ambitious urban renewal projects in recent decades.
“For years, traffic congestion at that junction wasted countless man-hours. The flyover, when completed, will symbolise Edo’s transition into modernity,” the statement said.
Also receiving attention is the Agbor Park Bypass, which has long been neglected but is now being upgraded to decongest the state capital.
The Stella Obasanjo Hospital Complex is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade to make it a world-class medical facility.
Equally transformative is the Edo Tech City Project, designed to position the state as a hub for digital innovation. “This initiative will generate jobs, nurture creativity, and ensure that Edo youths are not left behind in the digital revolution,” the statement said.
Okpebholo’s administration has begun the reconstruction of schools in the Okhoro–Egor axis, providing modern classrooms, laboratories, and ICT centres.
In housing, the government has rolled out the first phase of an affordable housing scheme near Ugbowo, targeting low- and middle-income earners.
In Ovia and Orhionmwon, rural communities are being linked to electricity through solar mini-grids, while borehole and reticulation projects in Ikpoba-Okha and Egor are restoring potable water.
Political Balance And Representation
The governor has also made “deliberate efforts” to appoint Edo South indigenes into strategic positions, ensuring the district is adequately represented.
“This reflects an inclusive approach to governance,” Itua said, dismissing claims of marginalisation as “both uncharitable and inaccurate.”
The statement cautioned those attempting to blackmail the administration over commissioner slots, stressing that Edo needs unity, not distractions.
“Edo does not need infighting. What the state needs is collective resolve to support a governor who is delivering on his promises,” Itua said.
Citing past leaders such as Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia and Prof. Ambrose Alli, the CPS noted that great legacies were achieved through unity, not division.
The statement added, “Governor Okpebholo has chosen the harder path, the path of legacy, not expediency. He is investing in projects that will outlive political cycles. For Edo to realise this vision, every son and daughter must rise above narrow interests and rally behind him.”
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