Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, says Nigeria would have been like the United States of America if it had produced two presidents with the leadership qualities of incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking on Wednesday during a campaign in Esan Central for the forthcoming Edo Central by-election, Okpebholo hailed Tinubu’s leadership style and economic reforms, describing them as transformative.
“The president we have today, if Nigeria had had two of such presidents, Nigeria would’ve been like America,” the governor told supporters.
He said Tinubu has been able to stabilise the nation’s economy through tax reform, pointing to the recently assented tax reform bills as evidence of progress.
Okpebholo, who pledged massive electoral support for Tinubu in 2027, stated: “I, your son, have promised Mr. President 2.5 million votes. 2.5 million votes, I promised that by the grace of God, come 2027, we’re going to deliver that vote to Mr. President.”
The governor, who served as the Senator representing Edo Central before his inauguration as Edo governor in November last year, resigned from the National Assembly upon assuming office.
He has since been actively mobilising support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the upcoming elections.