By-elections: APC begins door-to-door campaign in Edo

The All Progressives Congress has commenced door-to-door campaigns in Edo Central Senatorial District ahead of the August 16th by-election.

Governor Monday Okpebholo, who inaugurated the door-to-door campaign team for the election of Hon Joseph Ikpea, the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate for the senatorial district, advised them not to trust candidates of other political parties.

The Edo governor said the senatorial election would be the first major test for the youths to show results and prove their political relevance.

Okpebholo said the state has begun to enjoy real development under his leadership.

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“This is the time to drive door-to-door campaigns for APC candidates. We are serious about giving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2.5 million votes during 2027 presidential elections.

“For the election coming up on the 16th of this month, APC will win the entire five local government areas in Edo Central. We will win five out of five. We are not taking anything for granted. 

“The opposition was in power for many years, yet our people suffered from underdevelopment and infrastructural decay. No schools. No road. No electricity and the basic necessities of life are not there for Edo people.

“But today, under my administration, the difference is clear, and our work has shown our seriousness to improve the lives of Edo people,” he said.

Leader of the APC in Edo Central, Gen. Cecil Esekhaigbe (rtd) urged the youths to rally round the APC candidate and ensure total victory at the polls.