The embattled deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, will win Edo North in upcoming governorship election.

Shaibu said the APC Ward-to-Ward rally in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state was a resounding success.

Posting on X, the deputy Governor said the people of Edo State were resolute in their decision to vote for the APC on September 21.

He wrote: “Edo North is APC, the APC Ward-to-Ward rally in Etsako West Local Government Area was a resounding success.

“From the vibrant streets of Auchi to the energetic crowds in South Ibie, Agbede, and Jattu, the message was clear: Edo is ready for progress.

“The people have spoken, and their voices are loud and clear: AKPAKOMIZA is the answer! We are resolute in our decision to elect Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa as our next Governor and Deputy Governor.

“The electric crowd-charged atmosphere and palpable determination confirm our resolve. We won’t be silenced or deterred.

“We will vote for progress, development, and APC on September 21st. We are ready.”