Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has directed the 18 Local Government chairmen to erect at least 360 campaign billboards in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection across the state.
The Legal Observer reports that Governor Okpebholo issued this order on Friday, January 30, 2026, during the inauguration of the Edo State chapter of the National Renewed Hope Initiative.
The National Renewed Hope Initiative is designed to advance President Tinubu’s agenda for Nigerians.
Okpebholo stated that each Council chairman would be responsible for erecting 20 billboards within their respective local government areas.
He explained that the billboards would serve to ensure that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope message reaches grassroots communities, religious institutions, churches, and mosques.
Commending President Tinubu for his reforms in critical sectors such as petroleum, security, education, and the economy, the governor asserted that it is impossible to replace a performing President.
He emphasized that the President’s bold and courageous reforms are already transforming Nigeria and urged the people of Edo to support his return to Aso Rock for a second term.
Okpebholo expressed confidence in the readiness of Edo citizens across all demographics, including both the elderly and the youth, to mobilize significantly for the President.
“It is not just about the agenda; it is about the capacity to mobilize. 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. 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, during his welcome address, the Edo State Coordinator of the National Renewed Hope Initiative, Mr. Sylvester Aigboboh, inaugurated the Senatorial, Local Government Areas, and Youth Coordinators for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.
Aigboboh, who praised President Tinubu’s bold reforms, stated that they are attracting investors and renewing hope among Nigerians.
He noted that the benefits of removing the fuel subsidy are starting to materialize.
However, he urged the ambassadors to intensify grassroots mobilization and promote the policies and achievements of President Tinubu’s administration.
The State Coordinator emphasized that the inauguration marked the formal activation of a people-driven movement aimed at strengthening party outreach, promoting good governance, and consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He described the appointments of the ambassadors as a call to duty, urging the coordinators to act 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, galvanize grassroots support, and consolidate the gains towards President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027,” he said, encouraging members to remain loyal in their service to the party and nation.
The three appointed senatorial leaders of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors are Joshua Uwagboe, Hon. Odinose Okojie, and Hon. Abdul Lawani for the Edo South, Central, and North senatorial districts, respectively.
The appointees expressed gratitude to Governor Okpebholo for the trust placed in them and pledged to take the campaign message to the grassroots to ensure President Tinubu’s re-election.
Eighteen additional individuals were inaugurated to coordinate activities across the 18 local government areas, along with three youth coordinators appointed from the three senatorial districts.
