Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Hon. Afeso Lucky Abubakar has announced his decision to join forces with Gov. Monday Okpebholo in a renewed political drive aimed at delivering 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forthcoming general elections.
He disclosed this while stepping down from his House of Representatives contest for Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency.
The declaration follows extensive consultations with key stakeholders and supporters across Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency.
As part of this new direction, Hon Afeso confirmed that his political structure will now be fully aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign framework, with a unified focus on strengthening the party’s electoral performance at all levels.
He reiterated that the decision is rooted in a shared commitment to progress, unity, and strategic collaboration, noting that Governor Okpebholo’s leadership and developmental strides provide a strong foundation to mobilize widespread grassroots support.
Afeso stated that working together with the governor and party leaders will significantly enhance efforts to achieve the ambitious target of 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu, describing it as both a realistic and necessary goal to consolidate democratic gains and sustain national development.
He added that his supporters across wards and polling units are fully prepared to integrate into the broader APC structure, ensuring coordinated mobilization and voter engagement ahead of the elections.
Political observers believe this alignment could play a crucial role in boosting the APC’s grassroots strength in Edo State, as momentum gradually builds toward the general elections.
