The political tide in Edo State has shifted as Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in the governorship election, defeating Dr. Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This outcome marks the end of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s bid to install a successor, leaving his succession plan in ruins.
The election was closely contested, with both Okpebholo and Ighodalo hailing from Edo Central. However, APC's preparedness and internal unity, along with support from neighboring APC governors, helped the party regain control in the state, six years after losing power.
The PDP faced internal discord, with many party leaders opposing Ighodalo’s candidacy. Despite wielding the power of incumbency, Obaseki's administration was seen as out of favor with voters, leading to a significant shift in Edo’s political landscape.
As Edo PDP grapples with the loss, the party is left to reflect on its mistakes, with calls for reconciliation among its aggrieved leaders. Meanwhile, the APC gears up for the upcoming transition, with Okpebholo set to take office in three months as the new governor of Edo State.
