Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo praised the massive voter turnout during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries held on Saturday.
The high participation levels are seen as a critical indicator of the party's grassroots strength in the region. Such mobilization efforts are central to the APC's strategy to maintain dominance in Edo State and secure a strong base for future national contests.
Okpebholo said the turnout demonstrates strong support for President Bola Tinubu. The governor specifically highlighted the large crowds recorded in Ward 2 [4]. This activity was part of a broader primary process conducted across 192 wards in Edo State [3].
According to reports, President Tinubu won the Edo APC presidential primary with 131,096 votes [2]. The governor linked this immediate success to long-term goals for the party. Okpebholo said that Edo State is projected to deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in 2027 [1].
The governor's remarks emphasize a push for total party alignment within the state. By focusing on ward-level engagement, the administration seeks to consolidate power and ensure that local structures are prepared for the next general election cycle. The APC aims to leverage this momentum to solidify Tinubu's influence across the southern region of Nigeria.
“The turnout demonstrates strong support for President Bola Tinubu.”
The governor's focus on the 2027 projections suggests that the APC is already treating these primaries as a foundational step for the next general election. By projecting 2.5 million votes from a single state, the party is signaling an ambitious growth target to maintain its national mandate through aggressive grassroots mobilization.
