Toba Owojaiye, Reporting
Benin City, Edo State
In a baffling twist of fate, the controversy surrounding dual birthdates of Senator Monday Okephbolo, the flagbearer of the APC in the forthcoming September 21st Edo state governorship elections, has thrown the political sphere into disarray.
According to official documents, duly monitored by Truth Live News, the APC flag bearer claims to have been born on both a Tuesday in August 1972 and a Saturday in August 1970—raising eyebrows and sparking intense scrutiny.
“Monday Monday,” as the bewildered senator is colloquially referred to, faces incredulous scrutiny for allegedly having not one, but two conflicting birthdates on official records. Critics are quick to point out the implausibility of being born on multiple days of the week, let alone in different years. Moreso that he was named after the day he was born: on a Monday, make the blunder more glaring and comedic.
“Even the most devout believers in rebirth do not claim such discrepancies in their birthdates,” remarked a political commentator, reflecting the widespread disbelief and skepticism surrounding the issue.
Moreover, the confusion has reached new heights as questions loom over how a “Monday” birth can also lay claim to being born on both a Tuesday and a Saturday. The mystery deepens with each passing revelation, casting doubt on the integrity and credibility of the individual’s claims.
Amidst this uproar, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is reportedly considering legal avenues to replace their candidate amidst the growing scandal. However, critics argue that any such move may be perceived as too little, too late, as the controversy has already taken root in the public consciousness.
As the nation watches with bated breath, the unfolding saga of conflicting birthdates and political maneuvering continues to captivate and confound observers across the country.