(PRESS STATEMENT)
The newly elected executive of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, led by Jarrett Tenebe, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Monday Okpebholo for second terms in office, citing what it described as their outstanding performance.
Delegates of the party from the 192 wards across Edo State on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, converged on the Sir Victor Uwaifo Hub, Benin City, to elect new executive members. In a unanimous voice affirmation, the delegates returned the 36-member state executive, led by Tenebe, for another four-year term.
In his acceptance speech, Tenebe said the re-elected executive had formally endorsed President Tinubu and Governor Okpebholo for second terms, noting that both leaders have demonstrated strong performance and improved the lives of Nigerians and Edo residents.
Tenebe also announced the endorsement of former Edo State governor and senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, for a second term in the Senate, citing what he described as quality representation.
“This unanimous voice affirmation is a call to duty, and we are ready to discharge our responsibility and ensure the party continues to put Edo people first, while supporting the governor to sustain his developmental strides in the state,” Tenebe said.
He commended delegates for their trust and overwhelming confidence in the executive, pledging that the team would pilot the affairs of the party to greater heights. Tenebe also thanked party faithful for their unwavering support, which he said helped the party weather challenging periods and remain united.
“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter, one that has already become a model and reference point for other states across the federation. We have been handed the baton of leadership, and the race ahead is a marathon that will span the next four years,” he added.
Tenebe noted that the period coincides with the implementation of Governor Okpebholo’s SHINE Agenda, which he described as a transformational blueprint aimed at repositioning Edo State for sustainable development. He maintained that the APC remains fully committed to supporting the successful implementation of the agenda.
The Chairman of the National Congress Committee, Hon. Kabiru Ajana, said the committee was mandated to conduct elections into the 36 vacant APC executive positions in Edo State.
According to him, the exercise demonstrated unity within the party, as all 36 positions were returned unopposed after the screening process, with no appeals received.
Ajana, who presided over the congress, commended the governor for fostering unity within the Edo APC and urged other states to emulate the example.
Also speaking, Oshiomhole thanked delegates for re-electing the Tenebe-led executive, describing the exercise as seamless and symbolic of party unity in Edo State.
“ I thank all the delegates for a seamless exercise which symbolizes the unity of the party in Edo State. This unity makes a bold statement about the leadership of Governor Okpebholo. We celebrate the governor for the unity in the party,” he said.
Other dignitaries at the state congress included Minister for Regional Development Abubakar Momoh; the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa; Secretary to the Edo State Government, Barr. Musa Ikhilor; and other top party leaders and members.
E-Signed:
Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele
(Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State)
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
