Igbos in Edo Vow 5 Million Votes for Obi After Alleged Threat from Governor

The Igbo community in Edo and Delta States has pledged to deliver five million votes for Peter Obi in the 2027 elections, following an alleged threat from Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo.

Concerned over an alleged threat by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, towards Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, the Igbo community in Edo and Delta States has begun mobilising massive support for Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement released yesterday, the Coordinator-General of the Igbo Unity Forum, Chief Ekene Okpara, said the group’s decision was provoked by “the current state of the economy” and the governor’s “alleged remarks” following Obi’s recent visit to Benin City.

Okpara expressed deep concern over the country’s economic woes under the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, stating that Nigerians “are facing the most difficult times in recent history.”

He revealed that the forum has launched an ambitious campaign to deliver “at least five million votes” for Obi, regardless of his party affiliation in 2027.

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“We will not forget the governor’s alleged statement insisting that Obi must inform him before visiting Edo State. That statement alone has strengthened our resolve to mobilise across the country and the diaspora,” Okpara said.

Describing Governor Okpebholo as a “meddlesome busybody,” he advised the governor to focus on governance rather than engaging in actions that could damage his public image.

The group further appealed to the people of Edo and Delta States to unite in support of Obi’s 2027 ambition. It also called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently tackle “the failing economy” and address “the deplorable state of infrastructure” across Nigeria.