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Okpebholo Orders LG Chairmen To Mount 360 Billboards For Tinubu’s Re-Election .
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has directed the 18 Local Government chairmen in the state to erect a total of 360 campaign billboards in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The directive was issued on Friday, January 30, 2026, during the inauguration of the Edo State chapter of the National Renewed Hope Initiative, a platform created to advance President Tinubu’s development agenda across the country.
Governor Okpebholo explained that each local government chairman is expected to install 20 billboards within their respective council areas. According to him, the initiative is aimed at ensuring that the Renewed Hope message reaches grassroots communities, including religious institutions such as churches and mosques.
Commending President Tinubu for what he described as bold reforms in critical sectors including petroleum, security, education, and the economy, the governor maintained that Nigeria cannot afford to replace a performing leader. He stressed that the ongoing reforms are already yielding positive results nationwide.
The governor further urged residents of Edo State to rally behind the President’s second-term ambition, expressing confidence that citizens across all age groups are prepared to mobilise massively for his re-election.
“It is not just about having an agenda; it is about the capacity to mobilise. Edo people are ready. Nobody can match Asiwaju’s record in governance. We cannot replace a man who is delivering results.
“With 30 APC governors across the country, President Tinubu’s re-election campaign is already well positioned. Victory in 2027 is assured.
“I want all local government chairmen to ensure that at least 20 billboards are erected in each LGA so that the Renewed Hope message reaches grassroots communities, churches, mosques, and other religious groups.
“I promised Mr President 2.5 million votes, and with additional commitments from the party chairman and women’s leader, that figure has risen to 3.9 million votes. Edo people must fulfil this promise,” Okpebholo said.
Earlier, the Edo State Coordinator of the National Renewed Hope Initiative, Sylvester Aigboboh, inaugurated senatorial, local government, and youth coordinators to spearhead President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.
Aigboboh praised the President’s reforms, noting that they are beginning to attract investors and restore confidence among Nigerians. He also stated that the benefits of fuel subsidy removal are gradually becoming evident.
He charged the newly inaugurated ambassadors to intensify grassroots mobilisation while promoting the policies and achievements of the Tinubu administration.
According to him, the inauguration signalled the formal launch of a people-driven movement focused on expanding party outreach, promoting good governance, and strengthening the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Aigboboh described the appointments as a call to service, urging the coordinators to act as effective links between the government, party leadership, and grassroots supporters while fostering unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The goal is to promote inclusiveness, galvanise grassroots support, and consolidate gains ahead of President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027,” he said.
The three senatorial coordinators appointed are Joshua Uwagboe for Edo South, Hon. Odinose Okojie for Edo Central, and Hon. Abdul Lawani for Edo North.
The appointees expressed gratitude to Governor Okpebholo for the confidence placed in them and pledged to take the campaign message to all corners of the state to ensure the President’s victory.
In addition, 18 coordinators were inaugurated to oversee activities across the state’s local government areas, while three youth coordinators were appointed from the three senatorial districts.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed that his push for an opposition coalition was initially rejected by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the disclosure during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, where he reflected on events following the PDP’s defeat in the 2023 presidential election. According to him, he warned party leaders after the election that the PDP could struggle politically without forming alliances with other opposition forces. “To be honest, I was one of the major initiators of this coalition. After the PDP lost the last election, I told the party clearly that I did not see a future for the PDP without a coalition,” he said. Atiku said his advice was rejected at the time, despite his conviction that Nigeria’s political history had shown the importance of alliances. “They disagreed with me then. I have studied Nigeria’s political transition over the years and saw how previous alliances worked, so it was not difficult for me to foresee this,” he stated. The former vice president added that his support for coalition politics was also influenced by his desire to encourage the emergence of younger leaders he believes are vital to Nigeria’s future. “I saw some of these younger politicians as the future leaders of this country, and I felt it was my duty to point that out,” he said. However, Atiku claimed the resistance he encountered within the party was driven more by personal feelings than by disagreement over the substance of his proposal. “They disagreed with me simply because they did not want to see my face, not because of what I was suggesting,” he said. Atiku added that recent political developments have now vindicated his position on the need for a broad opposition alliance ahead of future elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will first pursue a consensus arrangement before considering a primary election for its 2027 presidential ticket.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made this known during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday while discussing the party’s leadership and strategy ahead of the next general election.
He said he is open to backing a consensus candidate if that becomes the party’s collective decision, stressing that such support should not be interpreted as stepping aside.
“It is not about stepping aside, but whether I am willing to support, and yes, I will,” Atiku said.
According to him, the ADC’s first priority is to build internal unity and reach an agreement among stakeholders before considering a competitive primary process.
“Our first option will be to work out a consensus. If that doesn’t happen, then of course we will explore other options. And yes, I will support whoever eventually emerges,” he stated.
Atiku also expressed confidence in the political experience within the party, saying he believes a consensus is achievable and may make a full-scale primary contest unnecessary.
“That remains our preferred path. We will go for primaries if consensus fails, but I honestly do not expect it to get to that stage because we are dealing with mature and experienced politicians,” he added.
His comments come amid growing political consultations and coalition talks as parties begin to position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has significantly strengthened his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday. Speaking on what makes his latest presidential bid different from previous attempts, Atiku said the ADC coalition brings together key political figures from across major parties, including the APC, PDP and Labour Party. He described the alliance as a broader and more strategic political arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the coalition has created a stronger platform that improves his prospects. “Now, we have a broader coalition — a combination of APC, PDP and LP — which gives me a better chance of becoming president in 2027,” he said. Atiku also noted that the coalition reflects both experience and generational inclusion, which he said shows a clear succession plan. “You see people of my generation, and you see younger people coming behind us, so you can clearly see a succession pattern,” he added. Meanwhile, Atiku described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a decent but inexperienced leader. According to him, Jonathan’s lack of experience contributed to shortcomings in governance and played a role in his defeat in the 2015 presidential election. “I know Goodluck Jonathan very well. He is a decent young man, but he was also inexperienced, and that contributed to his failure in managing the affairs of the country,” Atiku said. He made the remarks while stressing the need for experienced and capable leadership in Nigeria.
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