Okpebholo Walks the Talk as PDP Heavyweights Set to Defect to APC in Edo Central

By Kingsley Ohens

In what is poised to become a defining moment in Edo State’s political evolution, Governor Monday Okpebholo is set to receive prominent figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC) today at Eguare Primary School, Irrua, in the Edo Central Senatorial District. The much-anticipated event is already drawing widespread attention across political and grassroots circles.

For Kingsley Ohens, the significance of the planned defection lies in both its timing and the stature of the political actors involved. Leading the list are former senator Clifford Ordia and former member of the House of Representatives, Joe Edionwele, alongside their loyalists and extensive grassroots networks, all expected to formally declare for the APC in a symbolic and strategic realignment.

As Kingsley Ohens notes, preparations at Eguare Primary School, Irrua, have reached an advanced stage, with party faithful and stakeholders mobilizing in anticipation of a large turnout. The event is expected to signal not just a political shift, but a consolidation of support around Governor Okpebholo’s administration and its development-focused agenda.

In the view of Kingsley Ohens, Governor Okpebholo’s leadership trajectory continues to resonate strongly across party lines, driven by his emphasis on infrastructure renewal, rural connectivity, and inclusive governance. These attributes have increasingly positioned him as a central figure capable of attracting broad-based political alignment.

Kingsley Ohens underscores that today’s expected defection is a reflection of growing confidence in the governor’s ability to deliver tangible dividends of democracy. The anticipated entrance of Senator Ordia, Rt. Hon. Edionwele, and their political structures into the APC is set to further strengthen the party’s foothold in Edo Central.

As events unfold in Irrua, Kingsley Ohens maintains that this development represents more than a routine political exercise; it is a strategic convergence shaped by leadership performance, shared vision, and the pursuit of sustainable development for the people of Edo State.