Edo Council Chairman Threatens to Evict Drivers Who Don’t Wear APC Caps
Chairman Blessing Albert of Esan West LGA warned commercial drivers in Ekpoma that those not wearing APC-branded caps would be evicted from motor parks.
In Brief
- •Chairman Blessing Albert of Esan West LGA warned commercial drivers in Ekpoma that those not wearing APC-branded caps would be evicted from motor parks.
- •He distributed APC caps to drivers during the visit to enforce the directive.
- •The move is tied to Governor Monday Okpebholo’s pledge to secure 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
- •Drivers were urged to support the APC and the governor, citing improved road infrastructure that benefits their businesses.
- •The directive follows a similar 2025 directive issued by Governor Okpebholo to commissioners.
Why It Matters
The directive reflects the intense political mobilization ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with local authorities using public spaces to enforce party loyalty. If upheld, it could set a precedent for political enforcement in commercial settings, potentially impacting drivers’ livelihoods and raising questions about the separation of political campaigning and public service.
Key Details
- Chairman
- Blessing Albert
- Local Government
- Esan West LGA, Edo State
- Location of Directive
- Ekpoma motor parks
- Political Party
- All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Election Target
- 2.5 million votes for Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027
- Date of Directive
- 2026-09-17
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