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Edo Governor Okpebholo fully committed to development of the state says Abuja based Health Physician Dr Etukumana

Stress that Okpebholo’s warning to Peter Obi not a threat

Abuja based public health physician Dr Iboro Etukumana , yesterday stressed that the Edo state Governor His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo is fully committed to governance and the development of the state.

“The Governor has started bringing massive development to the state and urged him not to be distracted by naysayers.”

He further added that ” Governor Monday Okpebholo’s warning to the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi to get security clearance before coming to the state, should not be misconstrued as a threat.”

He also backed the position of Governor Monday Okpebholo warning Peter Obi from coming into the state without security clearance, lamenting that the Governor’s statement was given various misinterpretations.


Dr Etukumana added that the politics of violence is alien to the Edo state Governor His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo because he is a believer of the rule of law, while maintaining that even in the face of political provocation, unfounded allegations and outright disregard to statutory laws by unruly political actors, the Governor whom he so knows would not resort to political violence.

The statement made available to Newsmen reads, “ The Edo State Governor that I know is a peaceful and law abiding personality ,who is focused in transformation the state .”

He added that my attention has been drawn to various misinterpretations surrounding the recent remarks made by Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, regarding the visit of Peter Obi to the state.”

“It is imperative to state clearly that the Governor did not issue any form of threat to Mr. Obi, but rather emphasised the need for high-profile individuals, particularly politically exposed persons, to notify and seek security clearance from the Governor before embarking on any public engagements within the state.”

Governor Okpebholo is committed to a safe and inclusive Edo State for all. His administration is working tirelessly to address the insecurity situation he inherited.



” The governor is determined to improving the lives of citizens of Edo state through various initiatives, including strengthening security, promoting inclusivity, and fostering economic development. ”

Governor Okpebholo has embarked on the upgrade of State-owned health facilities to enhance service delivery.

The Physician also added that in order to make life more meaningful for the people of Edo state ,Governor Monday has provided jobs and boost the economy, the governor has made giant strides in infrastructural development.

Some of the milestones include the award of contract and commencement of construction of a flyover bridge at Ramat Park, Benin City; procurement of Payloaders, trucks and compressors for the Edo State Waste Management Agency to enhance service delivery; and, the passage and implementation of the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission Law which empowers the State to generate, transmit and distribute power. The gains of these actions are very well obvious.



” I call on the Governor not to be distracted but continue to be focused in the transformation of the state ,” Dr. Iboro Etukumana added.

https://plateaujournal.com.ng/2025/07/22/edo-governor-okpebholo-fully-committed-to-development-of-the-state-says-abuja-based-health-physician-dr-etukumana/

Edo is shining ;DThe governor is working una no go thank governor

New sheriff in town. Anything u see u will take it am serious about it

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Unfortunately the damage has been done.
He has finally learnt his lesson the hard way that the masses (citizens) is bigger than the siting president of any nation
This will help him bridle his tongue next time!

Certificate wey dey idle all these while begin dey jump out! Nigerians get mouth

He better face governance and stop the political pettiness he has been engaging himself with lately

It's a waste of time to take another politician's vouch for a governor. Let's hear from the people's opinion, period.

Ps: so you' all can't write 40 characters. We can do better, naija.

Indeed! I think that statement made by the governor wasn't necessary at this time. He should be more focused on governing Edo State than politicking.

Earthscience:
Paid advert!!!
Unfortunately the damage has been done.
He has finally learnt his lesson the hard way that the masses (citizens) is bigger than the siting president of any nation
This will help him bridle his tongue next time!

Certificate wey dey idle all these while begin dey jump out! Nigerians get mouth

So someone you don't share same ideology with can never do better in life?

Somebody that couldn't pronounce the figures on his appropriation bill even when the paper dey him front.

It's expected because damage control is needed n a Dr has been assigned to sing praise in order to shift attention.

You need visa to visit Edo state?

Epitome of ignoramus.

That was an obvious threat. The APC d0gg threatened Obi.

When you don't have good advisers before coming out to make public statement that's exactly how the insensitive information circulate and grab you by the balls 🙄

Let him pronounce development looooooooooool

OK


that is what is required from every leader .


for the progress of the people .



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umarnuhu1900:
Edo Governor Okpebholo fully committed to development of the state says Abuja based Health Physician Dr Etukumana



https://plateaujournal.com.ng/2025/07/22/edo-governor-okpebholo-fully-committed-to-development-of-the-state-says-abuja-based-health-physician-dr-etukumana/

Hungry apologists everywhere.
Let him go and listen again to the recording of the governor's threat to Obi, this time with a hearing aid. This doctor is certainly loosing his hearing Faculty gradually if he is not just being mischievous.

He doesn't have it in him. You can't give that which you don't have - nemo dat quod non habet

Welcome to Nigeria, where a whole Dr. dey serve illiterate that could barely pass WAEC.

EscaladeConsult:
Indeed! I think that statement made by the governor wasn't necessary at this time. He should be more focused on governing Edo State than politicking.

But the one made by obi that two (2) unverified persons were killed in Auchi polytechnic was necessary, I guess!

To be very candid, I h'ate governor Okpebolo the way the ApC chairman of Edo State said he ha'tes Obi

Just give the governor another budget to present if you want to punish him

I won't be surprised if the Edo governor says more dishonoured talk in the future

Yo, props to Dr. Etukumana for setting the record straight! 🙌 Governor Okpebholo’s clearly got big plans for Edo—flyover at Ramat Park, waste management upgrades, and that electricity law are some serious moves! 💪 The Peter Obi thing sounds like it was just about keeping things safe, not throwing shade. Let’s keep the focus on the good stuff like jobs and better healthcare. Keep it up, Governor! 🚀

Another useful idiot explaining to himself not to us what the governor clearly said.

Please anytime Edo state governor is coming to Abuja to collect money from Tinubu, he should get security clearance first before coming.

That's the New Normal for now.


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This malaise called A Political Concept will see us through.......not heaven