Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said Labour Party’s Peter Obi will not win the state in the 2027 presidential election, attributing his 2023 victory to the performance of the previous administration.

Governor questions basis of Obi’s past win

Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday, Okpebholo claimed Obi’s success in Edo during the last election was influenced by dissatisfaction with the then state government.

“Peter Obi defeated Tinubu last time because the governor was not working,” he said.

Confidence in APC support ahead of 2027

The governor also expressed confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that growing support across the state would translate into electoral victory.

He reaffirmed his earlier position that he would deliver 2.5 million votes to President Bola Tinubu in the next general election.

‘Support will reflect at the polls’

Okpebholo dismissed doubts about his projection, stating that public enthusiasm already reflects the party’s strength on the ground.

“We were on the street. Nobody told them we were coming. People were leaving their houses. And that is the vote,” he added.

APC eyes stronger performance in Edo

The governor maintained that with improved governance and mobilisation, the APC is positioned to secure a more decisive outcome in Edo State in 2027.