“If Tinubu Doesn’t Win Edo in 2027, I Will Resign” — Governor Okpebholor

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholor has declared his confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election within the state, pledging to resign if the outcome does not favor the president.

In an interview that has since gone viral, Okpebholor said the people of Edo are prepared to support Tinubu, citing the various projects his administration has delivered since the All Progressives Congress (APC) assumed leadership in the state.

He emphasized that opposition in Edo is virtually nonexistent, asserting that the ruling party enjoys widespread backing ahead of the 2027 polls. “There is no opposition here in Edo, everybody is for Asiwaju in this state,” Okpebholor stated. “Tinubu is more popular than me in Edo state. If he doesn’t win the presidential election in Edo in 2027, I will resign.”