Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has instructed the 18 Local Government chairmen to erect a total of 360 campaign billboards across the state in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Governor Okpebholo issued the directive on Friday, January 30, 2026, during the inauguration of the Edo State chapter of the National Renewed Hope Initiative.
The National Renewed Hope Initiative was established to drive President Tinubu’s agenda for Nigerians. Okpebholo specified that each council chairman should put up 20 billboards in their respective local government areas.
He explained that the erection of the billboards across all 18 Local Government areas is intended to ensure that the Renewed Hope message of President Tinubu reaches grassroots communities, religious institutions, churches, and mosques.
The governor commended President Tinubu for his reforms in key sectors such as petroleum, security, education, and the economy, stating that it is impossible to replace a performing president.
He emphasized that the President’s bold and courageous reforms are already transforming Nigeria and called on Edo residents to support Tinubu’s return to Aso Rock for a second term.
Okpebholo expressed confidence that Edo citizens across all demographics, including the elderly and youths, are ready to mobilize massively for the President.
“It is not just about the agenda; it is about the capacity to mobilise. The Edo people are prepared. Nobody can beat Asiwaju’s record in governance. We cannot replace a man who is performing.
“With 30 APC governors nationwide, President Tinubu’s re-election campaign is already strengthened. The victory in 2027 is assured.
“I want local government chairmen across the 18 LGAs to erect at least 20 billboards each and ensure the Renewed Hope message reaches grassroots communities, religious institutions, churches, and mosques.
“The religious groups must hear this message. The Churches and mosques must be involved. Religious groups will be inaugurated soon.
“I promised Mr President 2.5 million votes. Our party chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, added to it, and the women’s leader also added, and now we have 3.9 million votes. Edo people must deliver on this promise,” he said.
Earlier, in his welcome address, the Edo State Coordinator of the National Renewed Hope Initiative, Mr. Sylvester Aigboboh, inaugurated the Senatorial, Local Government Area, and Youth Coordinators for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.
Aigboboh applauded President Tinubu’s bold reforms, noting that they are attracting investors and renewing hope among Nigerians. He highlighted that the gains from the removal of the fuel subsidy are beginning to manifest.
He further urged the ambassadors to intensify grassroots mobilisation and promote the policies and achievements of President Tinubu’s administration.
The State Coordinator described the inauguration as the formal activation of a people-driven movement aimed at strengthening party outreach, promoting good governance, and consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda. He emphasized that the appointment of the ambassadors was a call to duty, urging them to serve as effective bridges between the government, party leadership, and the grassroots while fostering unity and inclusiveness within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The objective of this group is to foster inclusiveness, galvanise grassroots support, and consolidate the gains towards President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027,” he said, urging members to remain loyal in service to the party and nation.
The three senatorial leaders of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors appointed are Joshua Uwagboe, Hon. Odinose Okojie, and Hon. Abdul Lawani for Edo South, Central, and North senatorial districts, respectively. The appointees expressed gratitude to Governor Okpebholo for the confidence reposed in them and pledged to take the campaign message to the grassroots to ensure President Tinubu’s re-election.
In addition, eighteen coordinators were inaugurated to oversee activities across the 18 local government areas, while three youth coordinators were appointed from the three senatorial districts.
