Political alignments ahead of the 2027 general election appear to be taking shape in Edo State, with leaders in Oredo Local Government Area expressing confidence in delivering substantial support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Hon. Uyi Frank Omosigho, member representing Oredo East Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, has declared that Oredo will produce the highest number of votes in the state in fulfilment of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s pledge to deliver 2.5 million votes for the president’s re-election.
The lawmaker made the declaration on Saturday during the inspection of a mobilisation facility located along Airport Road. The facility is expected to serve as a coordination hub for the Renewed Hope Ambassadors ahead of the 2027 presidential poll.
The inspection was led by the Edo South Senatorial Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Comrade Kelly Okungbowa, while the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, Godswill Inegbe, represented the State Coordinator of the group, Ambassador Sylvester Aigboboh.
Also in attendance were the Commissioner for Youths, Hon. Charity Amayaevbo; the promoter of Edo: Nigeria’s Construction Site, Mr John Mayaki; and other political stakeholders.
Speaking during the visit, Omosigho described the 2.5 million vote target as achievable, citing ongoing grassroots mobilisation and growing public confidence in governance.
“The promise of 2.5 million votes is achievable. The structure is being built. The mobilization is ongoing. And I can confidently say that Oredo will top the chart in delivering the highest votes for President Tinubu,” he said.
He added that visible achievements across key sectors had strengthened support at the grassroots level, noting that collaboration among political leaders, youth mobilisers and community stakeholders was already reshaping the political landscape in the state.
“As we move towards 2027, Oredo is not just participating; we are leading. We understand the assignment, and we are prepared to work tirelessly to ensure President Tinubu’s re-election,” he stated.
In his remarks, Kelly Okungbowa said early mobilisation was necessary to consolidate support ahead of the polls.
“We are not leaving anything to chance. We are in a hurry to deliver for the president, so we have to start the process immediately.
“We want to commence early mobilization, and that signals a coordinated and determined approach by Edo APC stakeholders to position the state as a stronghold of renewed hope ahead of the next general election. We will achieve this and surpass it,” he assured.
