Edo APC Leaders Endorse Ogbeide-Ihama as Okpebholo’s Running Mate for Gubernatorial Election

Party leaders from Edo South Senatorial District have endorsed Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama as the running mate to the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, ahead of the September 21, 2024 election.

The endorsement took place during a critical meeting in Abuja on Thursday night, attended by former governorship aspirants and stakeholders from the southern part of Edo State.

Ogbeide-Ihama, a popular Edo politician and former member of the House of Representatives, recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.

With the endorsement, the APC in Edo South is set to present a united front for the first time, as leaders from the senatorial zone have put aside their differences to work towards a common goal.

This newfound unity is expected to boost the party’s chances of securing a victory in the gubernatorial election.

The endorsement of Ogbeide-Ihama comes with the added advantage of his influence within the Dan Orbih-led faction of the PDP in Edo South.

He is expected to bring thousands of supporters and PDP leaders from the senatorial zone into the APC fold, further strengthening the party’s position in the region.

Senator Okpebholo has welcomed the endorsement, expressing optimism about the party’s chances in the upcoming election.

He believes that the APC is going into the election more united than ever and is confident that he will emerge as the next governor of Edo State.

Other prominent figures who attended the meeting include General Charles Airhiavbere (rtd), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Senator Mathew Urhogide, and Lucky Imasuen.

Their presence underscores the importance of the endorsement and the potential impact it could have on the outcome of the gubernatorial election.

As the election draws near, the APC in Edo State is poised to capitalize on the momentum generated by this endorsement and the newfound unity among its leaders.

The party’s prospects in the Edo South Senatorial District and across the state as a whole have been significantly bolstered by the endorsement of Ogbeide-Ihama as Okpebholo’s running mate.