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Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by senatordave1(op): 1:01pm On Apr 01, 2024
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party for 2023 elections has declared his support for the party’s flag-bearer in Edo, Olumide Akpata ahead of the September gubernatorial poll.

This comes on the heels of the division among his supporters popularly called OBidient Movement on who to support between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo and LP candidate, Akpata Olumide.

Addressing Nigerians on X Space hosted by Parallel Facts on Friday, Peter Obi described Akpata as “a very credible candidate” urging his supporters to give the former NBA President their maximum support.

The former Anambra Governor also promised to campaign for the LP flagbearer as soon as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declares the electioneering campaign open.

“I’m still in the Labour Party and I have to support our candidate in Edo (Akpata),” he responded when asked to clarify his position on Edo politics.

Recently, Akpata held a closed-door meeting with the Labour Party national leader.
https://tribuneonlineng.com/edo-2024-peter-obi-shuns-ighodalo-endorses-lps-akpata/

Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by senatordave1(op): 1:02pm On Apr 01, 2024
A big blow to pdp and obaseki that was expecting Barr akpata to step down.
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by saintjimos(m): 1:03pm On Apr 01, 2024
Game of throne
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by senatordave1(op): 1:05pm On Apr 01, 2024
saintjimos:
Game of throne
Classical.oshio represents the north and stark family,obaseki represents the Lannisters and akpata represents the dornish
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by Ikaeniyan0: 1:06pm On Apr 01, 2024
senatordave1:
A big blow to pdp and obaseki that was expecting Barr akpata to step down.
Some people that would have voted for the PDP in the election will vote the LP. PDP will lose a lot of votes to the APC while the APC won't lose much.
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by senatordave1(op): 1:06pm On Apr 01, 2024
Ikaeniyan0:
Some people that would have voted for the PDP in the election will vote the LP.
Exactly esp in Benin axis thereby reducing the chances of pdp while apc votes remains intact
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by Pgirigory: 1:07pm On Apr 01, 2024
Kudos to Peter Obi for shunning those hypocrites
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by Lance008(m): 1:15pm On Apr 01, 2024
How can Obi endorse Asue when them get candidate
Na longer throat Dey worry LP people dem won chop like Apc and Pdp
This one no be news
Na normal thing he do
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by Prince111111: 1:19pm On Apr 01, 2024
senatordave1:
A big blow to pdp and obaseki that was expecting Barr akpata to step down.
which blow? You all just funny like say he has not been campaigning for his LP candidates in the past. Till this very time, only one came out victorious 😄😄
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by Prince111111: 1:20pm On Apr 01, 2024
Lance008:
How can Obi endorse Asue when them get candidate
Na longer throat Dey worry LP people dem won chop like Apc and Pdp
This one no be news
Na normal thing he do
I wonder ooo na small thing dey always be news to them
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by senatordave1(op): 1:28pm On Apr 01, 2024
Prince111111:
which blow? You all just funny like say he has not been campaigning for his LP candidates in the past. Till this very time, only one came out victorious 😄😄
Lol,lp is not winning but dividing pdp votes
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by seanfer(m): 1:29pm On Apr 01, 2024
Ikaeniyan0:
Some people that would have voted for the PDP in the election will vote the LP. PDP will lose a lot of votes to the APC while the APC won't lose much.
This is the same thing that happened during the 2023 presidential election.. LP will take from PDP's votes especially when the LP candidate is from Edo south same as Obaseki.
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by aswani(m): 1:30pm On Apr 01, 2024
They are all waiting to cashout nearer the elections when they collapse their structure for APC or PDP knowing the race is going to be close.
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by seanfer(m): 1:30pm On Apr 01, 2024
senatordave1:
Exactly esp in Benin axis thereby reducing the chances of pdp while apc votes remains intact
Replay of 2023 Presidential Election...
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by madridguy(m): 1:31pm On Apr 01, 2024
Olumide Akpata is our next state governor.
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by senatordave1(op): 1:31pm On Apr 01, 2024
seanfer:
Replay of 2023 Presidential Election...
Yes.if care isn't taken,pdp won't win any zone
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by senatordave1(op): 1:32pm On Apr 01, 2024
aswani:
They are all waiting to cashout nearer the elections when they collapse their structure for APC or PDP knowing the race is going to be close.
Akpata will not step down.he is contesting to build his political career
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by Jones4190(m): 1:37pm On Apr 01, 2024
don't forget oni is confused
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by aswani(m): 1:44pm On Apr 01, 2024
madridguy:
Olumide Akpata is our next state governor.
Bia nwokem, which state? Definitely not Ẹdo state. He won't even win councillor in any LG in Edo South.
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by senatordave1(op): 1:44pm On Apr 01, 2024
Jones4190:
don't forget oni is confused
How
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by MaziObinnaokija: 2:22pm On Apr 01, 2024
grin cheesy ASSOCIATION of 3RD position Party tongue kiss
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by MaziObinnaokija: 2:29pm On Apr 01, 2024
grin sad baton of 3RD position. After election, Olumide APAPA grin go Cry
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by senatordave1(op): 2:47pm On Apr 01, 2024
Edo 2024: The Jinx Breaker and the Giant Slayer: A combination that will engender accelerated growth and development in Edo State.


~Ukato Thomas.


The combination of Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa as the Edo 2024 All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial candidate and running mate is not only a masterstroke for election victory but a recipe for accelerated growth, progress, and development for Edo State.

This is a result of their enormous public and private sector experience, pedigree, antecedents, achievements, popularity, widespread acceptability, passion for service and societal cohesion, development, growth, and above all, empathy.

Senator Monday Okpebholo, aka Akpakomiza, has been described in glowing terms as a jinx breaker and record smasher. Since the beginning of this present democratic dispensation in 1999, the Edo Central Senatorial district has been dominated by the People's Democratic Party as the party has repeatedly produced the Distinguished Senators who have represented the district. APC has tried unsuccessfully to break the jinx for years.

Riding on the enormous goodwill he enjoys across the Senatorial district which is consequent upon his unassuming but altruistic service to the senatorial district, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo broke the jinx that has held the All Progressives Congress captive and in the last general election, was returned elected as the distinguished Senator of the federal republic of Nigeria representing Edo Central. A feat he seamlessly and effortlessly achieved even amid the boisterous but ephemeral Obidient Movement rave.

Distinguished Senator Akpakomiza has over the years, as a private individual quietly and passionately served his people away from media coverage. His projects litter the length and breadth of Edo Central and beyond, and the services he renders to his people (like the free bus services) have brought enormous relief to the people in the face of increasing hardship. His ideology is "Just do it" hence doesn't expend much energy in verbal elucidations that seem to dissipate the internal combustion for action. He is a doer and an empathetic Leader set to smash old records and set new ones.

On the other hand, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa is a vibrant youth whose incursion into politics and legislative representation has revolutionalized the perception of people's representation in Edo State. His vibrancy as a serving two-time member of the House of Representatives and the number of projects he was able to attract to his federal constituency in his first term have earned him the fond, but evocative appellation of "Mr. Project".

As a federal lawmaker, he has become a reference point, setting the benchmark for others to emulate. His repeated electoral triumphs against known political dynasties and behemoths in his federal constituency have earned him the sobriquet, as succinctly captured in the descriptive words of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: "A Giant Slayer".

The giant slayer is very passionate about service and alleviating the living standards of the people. His penchant for loyalty and teamwork is unwavering and a clear indication of the amount of support Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo will enjoy from him as Deputy Governor.

The combination of these gentlemen, who are known performers with rich knowledge of our issues, prevailing conditions, and complexities as a people and whose love for Edo State knows no bounds, when elected as Governor and Deputy, Edo State is set for fast-tracked growth and development. They are empathetic and place the collective interest of the people over personal interest. They are both young, vibrant, and in their prime, enthusiastic about making positive impacts.
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by Prince111111: 3:06pm On Apr 01, 2024
senatordave1:
Lol,lp is not winning but dividing pdp votes
Oshiomole is also causing harms to the APC. Just wait and see how things unfold.
Edo people hardly forgive a little unjust against them. And besides many LP would still vote for Ighodalo.
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by seanfer(m): 3:21pm On Apr 01, 2024
senatordave1:
Yes.if care isn't taken,pdp won't win any zone
And after the election they will start crying nd protesting calling on ICC, UNESCO to protect democracy in Nigeria.
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by Slytiger:
Edo Obidients in the mud.

Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by farouk2much(m): 3:45pm On Apr 01, 2024
If he wins... He will dump the party in two months......
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by Dbegining: 3:46pm On Apr 01, 2024
APC urchins food don land o!
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by Eriokanmi: 3:46pm On Apr 01, 2024
Obi isn't a jaujau man, unlike tinubu. He's always systematic in his approaches and that's one of the qualities of a good leader
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by ValarDoharis: 3:46pm On Apr 01, 2024
As a person from Bendel State(now Edo/Delta State), I encourage my Edo people to vote Akpata and get the Otti's treatment. Try something new instead of PDAPC, the structures of criminality!
Re: Peter Obi Endorses Olumide Akpata For Edo Governorship Race by Slytiger:
Olumide Akpata vs Asuerinme Ighodalo

AI is winning. Akpata should quit wasting his time.

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