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Edo Poll: APC Candidate, Okpebholo, Woos Traders With Interest-free Loans

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2 years ago

August 29, 2024

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday pledged to give interest free loan to traders if voted into power as the governor of Edo State on September 21.

Okpebholo made the promise on
Cook Road, Benin City while on a campaign to traders of New Building Materials Sellers Association in Cook Road Benin City.

Okpebholo also promised to help the traders build the association’s secretariat on the plot of land donated to them by the late Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa II.

He said, “Traders are very important in the development of the economy because of the kind of the businesses they do.

“Any money invested on traders will is not lost. So I will fulfill my promise of giving interest-free loan immediately I become the governor. I am coming to work for Edo people and not to mismanage their funds. Vote APC on September 21 and you will benefit from the programme we have lined up for the residents of the state,” he pleaded.

Earlier, the Director General of the All Progressive Congress(APC) Campaign Council, Matthew Urhoghide told the traders that he brought Okpebholo to talk to them on what he wants to do and also hear their demands.

He noted that the APC candidate would do all that he has promised, stating that Okpebholo aspiring to become the governor to better the lots of the citizens.

Addressing the campaign team earlier, the President of the association, Nonso Ibeh, said Senator Urhoghide has been close to his association, stating that he came to them twice for his election and he won, assuring that the outcome of today’s visit would not be different.

Nonso added,, “We pray that when you are elected you will help us to build our secretariat which we have been given a parcel of land by the late Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa 11.”

Also, speaking to people in Idumu Ewase Community in Isihuhe Street, off Mission Road, Benin, Okpebholo urged the residents not to vote for PDP as Asue Ighodalo would behave like his godfather, Governor Obaseki.

He added, “Vote for APC on September 21 and I will make sure I deliver dividends of democracy,” he assured.

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Defection: Peter Obi Simply Looking For ‘Food Is Ready’ Party – Wike

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5 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent defection.

Speaking during a media parley on Wednesday, Wike said Obi is looking for a ‘food is ready’ political party.

The minister said, “Obi was in APGA, he couldn’t build APGA. He went to Labour, he ran away again from Labour. All he’s looking for is food is ready political party.”

Recall that Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, on Sunday officially joined the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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2027: Nobody Wants Fubara – Wike

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that there is widespread support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to return in 2027.

Speaking during his monthly media parley on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike suggested that Fubara can’t claim to enjoy unanimous backing from the public.

He explained that the political crisis in Rivers State had earlier been addressed through the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, particularly during impeachment proceedings initiated against Fubara.

According to Wike, the President advised all parties to embrace peace, leading to the withdrawal of the impeachment move by the State House of Assembly after agreements were reached.

Wike, however, alleged that the governor failed to fully adhere to the terms agreed during the arbitration process.

Reacting to claims that the people were urging Fubara to seek re-election in 2027, Wike rejected the assertion, insisting that such narratives were misleading.

Wike maintained that appearing before the President for arbitration required respect for the outcome, noting that all parties were expected to uphold their commitments.

He said: “The President, intervened in the impeachment proceeding. I said withdraw, let their be peace. And the governor said, look, I’m ready for peace. Look, I’m no longer interested for this. I will not do this. The Assembly went and withdrew the impeachment.

“Having withdrawn the impeachment, he is now too smart on what you agreed before the President. It’s like when you go on arbitration.”

Wike continued, “This one is what I don’t like. Nobody wants anybody. Please, don’t tell me that. Excuse me.

You can go and tell that to the market people or children. Two years that people say he should come out. Who told you that?

“Which politician will say that I was sleeping they came and woke me? Even if people people come to wake you, can’t you say, no, I won’t do it. I’m not prepared for it.

“That you appeared before a President of the country on arbitration, the two parties on arbitration, and these people respected Mr. President, and have done their own part.”

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2027: Wike Opens Up On Preferred Rivers Guber Candidate

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said he hasn’t endorsed any candidate for the Rivers state gubernatorial election in 2027.

Wike stated this on Wednesday during his monthly media parley in Abuja.

Wike said that the endorsement will come only after a meeting by the joint coalition in the state.

He said: “I haven’t endorsed anybody. And I can’t endorse anybody until the joint coalition meets.”

DAILY POST reports that questions have been raised concerning the fate of current governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in 2027.

The FCT Minister was reported to have endorsed former State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship election.

Sources told DAILY POST that Wike settled for George after a closed-door meeting with key political stakeholders in Port Harcourt on Monday.