Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo Says Residents Now Call Him ‘Okpe’s Baby’
Governor Monday Okpebholo reported that residents renamed him from ‘Akpako Rescue’ to ‘Okpe’s baby’ during a live broadcast on Saturday.
In Brief
- •Governor Monday Okpebholo reported that residents renamed him from ‘Akpako Rescue’ to ‘Okpe’s baby’ during a live broadcast on Saturday.
- •He attributes his confidence in President Bola Tinubu to economic reforms that are improving commodity prices and stabilising the foreign‑exchange market.
- •Okpebholo defends the removal of the petrol subsidy, citing it as a step to curb unequal benefits.
- •He notes the naira has strengthened against the dollar and dollar prices are falling.
- •He urges business owners to recognise the economic changes since Tinubu took office.
Why It Matters
The governor’s remarks illustrate how local leaders are framing national economic reforms in terms of everyday experiences, such as the removal of petrol subsidies and a stronger naira. By highlighting a nickname change, Okpebholo signals growing public approval of the administration’s policies, which could influence voter sentiment and business confidence in Edo State and beyond.
Key Details
- Nickname Change
- Okpe’s baby
- Economic Reform Impact
- Improved commodity prices and stable naira
- Petrol Subsidy
- Removed
- Naira vs Dollar
- Strengthened, dollar price falling
- Governor
- Monday Okpebholo
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