Governor Okpebholo Vows to Deliver 2.5 Million Votes for President Tinubu in Edo State

Governor Monday Okpebholo insists Edo will deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in 2027, citing federal funding and visible state development projects.

By: AXL Media

Published: May 1, 2026, 6:33 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from LEADERSHIP Media Group

Strategic Confidence in Future Electoral Outcomes

The political discourse in Edo State has intensified following Governor Monday Okpebholo’s public commitment to securing an unprecedented voter turnout for the presidency in 2027. Speaking on the Channels Television program Politics Today, the governor maintained that his projection of 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu is a reflection of current street sentiment rather than a manufactured figure. According to Okpebholo, the visible enthusiasm of citizens during his public appearances serves as a primary indicator of a shifting political tide. He argued that the electorate is increasingly aligning with the ruling party as tangible governance becomes more apparent across the state's local jurisdictions.

Addressing Historical Voting Patterns and Scepticism

Critics have been quick to challenge the governor’s projections by pointing to the stark contrast in the 2023 presidential results. During that cycle, Peter Obi of the Labour Party secured 331,163 votes in Edo State, while President Tinubu trailed with 144,471 votes. Despite this historical gap, Okpebholo dismissed concerns that the 2.5 million target is unrealistic or suggests any form of electoral manipulation. He noted that the 2023 outcome was a specific reaction to the failures of the immediate past administration under Godwin Obaseki, asserting that voters were expressing their frustration with the state's leadership at the time.

Federal Financial Allocations as a Catalyst for Support

A central pillar of the governor’s confidence rests on the level of financial cooperation between the state and the federal government. Okpebholo stated that the narrative for 2027 will be driven by the unprecedented volume of funds being released by the presidency for state projects. According to his assessment, the work currently being executed in Edo is a direct result of President Tinubu’s willingness to provide the necessary resources for regional development. The governor believes that as these funds translate into finished infrastructure, the people of Edo will naturally reciprocate with their electoral support at the ballot box.