EDO APC: Monday Okpebholo governorship bid receives boost

The bid by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo has received boost as the 'Project 2024', a support group in the party spread her tentacles across the state.

This is as the group met with political leaders across the Edo three senatorial districts at the weekend.

The convener, Dr. Omon Ebosele explained in a statement on Monday that their conviction underscored their unwavering commitment towards ensuring the emergence of Sen. Okpebholo.

According to the statement, "We are resolute and determined that the group which is mainly constituted by professionals and youths, among other major stakeholders, lead the way to the victory of APC and its candidates at the forthcoming polls.

"As part of our determined efforts to secure a total victory for the duo tickets of Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt Hon Dennis Idahosa in the September 21st gubernatorial election, we have renewed our strategy and double our efforts to deliver the APC governorship flag bearers by making consultations across the three senatorial districts to give the group comprehensive coverage. And our findings are positive," the statement added.

There were new entrants into the group at the weekend.

"Our new members have also been charged to see the project as their project. We see their desire. We see their zeal and excitement. The project is our collective project irrespective of tribe, religion and culture.

"A new Edo is coming that will be more responsible, considerable, humane, with empathy, that's what the APC candidate represents."

He however called on Edo people particularly the youths to support the candidacy of Senator Monday Okpebholo and his running mate, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa ahead of the state governorship poll slated for September 21, 2024.