One of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains in Edo State, Prince Emmanuel Odigie, has made a shocking revelation. He alleges that there is a plan by the Presidency to manipulate the upcoming Edo Governorship Election in favor of the APC’s candidate, Monday Okpebholo.
Odigie, a former Deputy Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, disclosed this information during an interview on ARISE TV’s “The Morning Show” program. He claimed that a cabal within the Presidency, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, have colluded with certain APC leaders in Edo State to orchestrate a rigging scheme.
According to Odigie, this plot will unfold while President Bola Tinubu is conveniently out of the country on a supposedly disguised trip. He also alleged that the APC-led federal government intends to deploy the police and other security agencies to intimidate voters and create an environment conducive to election manipulation.
Odigie, who is also a member of the APC Integrity Group in Edo State, clarified that his public endorsement of PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo does not signify a departure from the APC. He reaffirmed his loyalty to President Tinubu and his membership in the APC, explaining that his support for Asue Ighodalo stems from the latter’s impressive track record and his genuine desire to see Edo State prosper.