Three governorship candidates in the next month’s election in Edo state have sacrificed their ambitions in favour of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Chairmen from five political parties have also publicly endorsed the APC candidate.
The governorship candidates endorsing Okpebholo are Zenith Labour Party’s Bishop Akhalameh, Ugiagbe Sylvester of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM and Akhimie Kingson of the Action Democratic Party. ADP
The five parties now supporting Okpebholo’s governorship bid are NRM, ADP ,SDP, ZLP and APM.
The candidates, who gave the endorsement in Benin City, praised Okpebholo for his vision and charisma, asserting that he is best suited to drive development in the state.
Since the start of political campaigns in Edo state, the APC Governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has received widespread support from various groups and political parties.
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This support recently includes endorsements from three governorship candidates and five political parties who collectively describe Okpebholo as the ideal choice for Edo State due to his proven track record and developmental vision.
Senator Monday Okpebholo, encouraged by the solidarity from the candidates and party leaders, has pledged to form a unity government to drive the necessary change in Edo State.
The endorsers and Okpebholo left the conference room optimistic about working together to secure victory for the APC in the September 21st election.
