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Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by garfield1(op): 4:32pm On Apr 29, 2024
LP Senatorial leader rejects Obaseki’s N50m largesse, defects to APC
…as Okpebholo gets 3 SUVs, 2 Siennas as donations

By Steve Adepoju

The Senatorial leader of the Labour Party in Edo Central Senatorial district of Edo State, Chief Friday Ibhadin (Rtd), has reportedly rejected an offer of N50 million to join the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Instead, he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was received by the governorship candidate of the APC, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo.

The event, which was held in Udumoza-Uromi, Esan North East, on Sunday, follows a wave of collapses within the Labour Party’s structure across the Local Government Area (LGA) into the APC fold.

Speaking at the event, the leader of the Labour Party in the Ward, Alhaji Usman Ehibor, said they decided to move into the APC because they believe in the capacity of the APC candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo. He stated that Okpebholo’s activities in Esanland, even before joining partisan politics, were a testimony to his potential to govern effectively. He emphasized that the impact of Okpebholo’s few days at the Senate could already be felt in Esan land.

Chief Friday Ibhadin, the Senatorial leader of the Labour Party who led the entire party structure to the APC, stated that he joined the APC because the party represents justice, peace, and unity. He explained that the decision was influenced by the outcome of the keenly contested primary election and the party’s resolve to address the cries and appeals from the people of Esan for justice, peace, and unity in the state. He announced his decision to join the APC so that they could collectively work for the victory of the APC and Senator Monday Okpebholo in the upcoming elections.

He also took the opportunity to announce that he was donating three jeeps and two Siennas to support the campaign.

Addressing the crowd, Senator Monday Okpebholo welcomed all the defectors to the APC and assured them that the APC would be their home henceforth. He pledged to work for the victory of the party and promised a New Edo where governance would prioritize the people’s interests over the interests of a select few.

He also expressed gratitude to Chief Friday Ibhadin for rejecting the N50 million offer made by the PDP to join their party. He commended Ibhadin for standing firm in his belief in the APC and its vision for the development of Esan Land and Edo State in general.

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Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by garfield1(op): 4:35pm On Apr 29, 2024
Chai,APC is overrunning obaseki.his desperate last ditch move to increase new minimum wage is due to desperation
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by HIGHESTPOPORI(m): 4:47pm On Apr 29, 2024
garfield1:
Chai,APC is overrunning obaseki.his desperate last ditch move to increase new minimum wage is due to desperation
The people will decide in Edo not politicians,Edo no be Lagos
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by Bobloco: 5:08pm On Apr 29, 2024
garfield1:
Chai,APC is overrunning obaseki.his desperate last ditch move to increase new minimum wage is due to desperation
The people of Edo state will decide
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by garfield1(op): 5:11pm On Apr 29, 2024
HIGHESTPOPORI:
The people will decide in Edo not politicians,Edo no be Lagos
Yes,Edo no be Lagos will haunt obaseki as they will reject his stooge and choose independent candidates like okpebholo or Akpata
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by chopnaira: 5:12pm On Apr 29, 2024
Lol.

Decamping season is upon us.
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by commoditiesnig(m): 5:12pm On Apr 29, 2024
Hmm.. My beloved state election go tough o!
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by garfield1(op): 5:20pm On Apr 29, 2024
Bobloco:
The people of Edo state will decide
They have as you can see from the signals.yesterdsy,akpata shut down Benin even though he just wanted to do a small walk
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by Bobloco: 5:24pm On Apr 29, 2024
garfield1:
They have as you can see from the signals.yesterdsy,akpata shut down Benin even though he just wanted to do a small walk
The signal from APC members you mean
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by garfield1(op): 5:25pm On Apr 29, 2024
Bobloco:
The signal from APC members you mean
Lol,from Edo people in other parties moving to APC except your blind
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by Bobloco: 5:41pm On Apr 29, 2024
garfield1:
Lol,from Edo people in other parties moving to APC except your blind
The worst thing that can happen to the people of Edo is to allow the APC to take over the state. Not with the candidate who failed WAEC at 36. They are better off with the PDP. The PDP candidate is more credible. 
The APC has nothing to offer. Look at what they have done to the country. It's going to be a double tragedy for the people of Edo to allow the APC snatch and grab Edo State.
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by yarimo(m): 6:11pm On Apr 29, 2024
grin grin grin grin grin grin grin
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by Jostoman: 7:27pm On Apr 29, 2024
I know Edo poeple are not foolish and they are not blind for them to go and choose or vote for APC.
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by garfield1(op): 8:57pm On Apr 29, 2024
Bobloco:
The worst thing that can happen to the people of Edo is to allow the APC to take over the state. Not with the candidate who failed WAEC at 36. They are better off with the PDP. The PDP candidate is more credible. 
The APC has nothing to offer. Look at what they have done to the country. It's going to be a double tragedy for the people of Edo to allow the APC snatch and grab Edo State.
Exam is not the true stage of knowledge.okpebholo is a better leader.apc has ruled Edo better than pdp so they will remain with apc
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by OAFMods: 10:58pm On Apr 29, 2024
From 1999 Till date the only development Edo witnessed was under an APC governor


Bobloco:
The worst thing that can happen to the people of Edo is to allow the APC to take over the state. Not with the candidate who failed WAEC at 36. They are better off with the PDP. The PDP candidate is more credible. 
The APC has nothing to offer. Look at what they have done to the country. It's going to be a double tragedy for the people of Edo to allow the APC snatch and grab Edo State.
Jostoman:
I know Edo poeple are not foolish and they are not blind for them to go and choose or vote for APC.
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by garfield1(op): 11:13pm On Apr 29, 2024
OAFMods:
From 1999 Till date the only development Edo witnessed was under an APC governor
No mind am
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by Jostoman: 12:14am On Apr 30, 2024
garfield1:
Exam is not the true stage of knowledge.okpebholo is a better leader.apc has ruled Edo better than pdp so they will remain with apc
helinues
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by garfield1(op): 1:05pm On Apr 30, 2024
Jostoman:
helinues
Up okpebholo
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by favor914: 1:31pm On Apr 30, 2024
Bobloco:
The worst thing that can happen to the people of Edo is to allow the APC to take over the state. Not with the candidate who failed WAEC at 36. They are better off with the PDP. The PDP candidate is more credible. 
The APC has nothing to offer. Look at what they have done to the country. It's going to be a double tragedy for the people of Edo to allow the APC snatch and grab Edo State.
Hypocrite Bobby Loco, Obaseki stole which party’s mandate that he carried to The Pdp?
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by Bobloco: 1:37pm On Apr 30, 2024
favor914:
Hypocrite Bobby Loco, Obaseki stole which party’s mandate that he carried to The Pdp?
Obaseki seek re-election under the PDP and won after Oshomhole and his geng served him the Ambode treatment in the APC. Since then, Edo state under the PDP have been better for it
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by Jostoman: 1:37pm On Apr 30, 2024
garfield1:
Up okpebholo
Your monika for this nairaland go reach 50
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by garfield1(op): 1:45pm On Apr 30, 2024
Jostoman:
Your monika for this nairaland go reach 50
Lolo
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by favor914: 1:47pm On Apr 30, 2024
Bobloco:
Obaseki seek re-election under the PDP and won after Oshomhole and his geng served him the Ambode treatment in the APC. Since then, Edo state under the PDP have been better for it
Then the no joy Hypocrite Godwin Obaseki betrayed the people that gave him a soft landing in The Pdp abi?

Don’t know why hypocrisy always seems to get the best of you bobloco, & racoon most often times than not?
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by garfield1(op): 1:52pm On Apr 30, 2024
Bobloco:
Obaseki seek re-election under the PDP and won after Oshomhole and his geng served him the Ambode treatment in the APC. Since then, Edo state under the PDP have been better for it
Better abi worse? See this boy oh
Re: Edo 2024: Labour Party Senatorial Leader Rebuffs Pdp,joins Apc by Melagros(m): 2:00pm On Apr 30, 2024
COMRADES, imagine, the useless defector said that apc represents justice, unity and love...he should shut up his dirty mouth. APC is evil even nairaland members know this fact
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