A former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Pius Odubu, has forecast a bleak future for the planned coalition against President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027.
Speaking at his 68th birthday celebration in Benin City, Odubu expressed confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and its chances in the upcoming elections. Odubu predicted that the coalition would not pose a significant threat to the APC's chances in the 2027 elections.
He advised the APC to build on its successes, including the recent defections from other political parties.
According to him, “There is no coalition, but it is also good for there to be dissenting voices, no doubt, but today in Nigeria, APC is the dominant party. There is no threat at all, whether at the federal or local level. The challenge is really to manage the support base now, and if we manage it well, no problem.”
Speaking on his future plans, Odubu said, “My future plan is to remain relevant, keep serving the people and keep believing in the people and keep helping the people to select those who will serve them well. It may not necessarily be me but provided that it is that person that will serve the people well. All we need is a master servant not a ruler.”
“When you have time for the people, the people will have time for you. Just have genuine time for the people. When they need you, be there for them, so when you need them, they will also be there for you.
“Governor Okpebholo is doing very well and like I have often told him, he has started very well and my prayer to God for him is for God to grant him the grace to finish well because the pace with which he has started now, if he keeps it up, there is nothing but excellence, he has started well and I do not doubt that he will finish well”
Edo Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon Samson Osagie, described Odubu as a man with utmost humility and candour.
“He enjoys a huge goodwill of the people, and my prayer for him on behalf of my family is to wish him many happy years. We are very happy that we have a man like him as our leader.”
Among those present were a former Deputy Governor, Reverend Peter Obadan, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Owere Dickson Imasogie, a former Chief of Staff to Godwin Obaseki, Taiwo Akerele, Hon Razaq Bello-Osagie, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, among others.
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