Monday Okpebholo (born 29 August 1970), is a Nigerian businessman and politician who has served as the senator representing Edo Central senatorial district since 2023. He is also the Governor-elect of Edo State.
Monday Okpebholo | |
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| Senator for Edo Central | |
| Assumed office 13 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Clifford Ordia |
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| Born | 29 August 1970 Udomi-Uwessan, Irrua, Mid-Western Region (now in Edo state), Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress |
| Spouse | Blessing Okpapi |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Abuja (BBA) |
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Early life and education
editOkpebholo was born on 29 August 1970 in Udomi-Uwessan community of Irrua. Okpebholo attended Udomi Community Primary School and Ujabhole Community Secondary School, both in Uwesan Irrua, Esan Central LGA. He completed his secondary education and obtained his senior school certificate in Jos, Plateau State. Afterwards, he obtained a degree in Business Administration from the University of Abuja and holds Masters' degree in Policy and Leadership Studies from the same institution.[1]
Career
editPolitics
editOkpebholo contested for the Senate Seat in Edo Central senatorial district, under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was elected on 25 February 2023. On 13 June 2023, he was inaugurated into the 10th National Assembly of Nigeria, as the senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Edo Central senatorial district.
In February 2024, he won the Edo State APC gubernatorial primary election.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
In 2024, Okpebholo was summoned by Magistrates' Court over allegations of falsifying his date of birth, stated as 1 August 1977, on his voter's card.[9][10][11][12] Previously, he was caught falsifying his date of birth as 29 August 1972 on his West African Examination Council (WAEC) certificate as a student.[9][10][11][12]
During the 2024 campaign, Okpebholo was endorsed by Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, who was quoted saying "Are you not tired? No light, water, healthcare, security and good roads. If you will vote for senator Monday, raise your hand."[13]
Okpebholo was declared the winner of the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and is the Governor-elect of Edo State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress.[14]
Personal life
editOkpebholo is married to Blessing Okpapi Ekpe[15] and together they have 2 children.[16] Besides being a politician and a family man, he is also a committed Christian and an active member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.[16]
References
edit- ^ Ajakaiye, Fadekemi (16 July 2024). "Focus on Your Appeal in Court, Stop Smear Campaign, Okpebholo Tells PDP in Edo". New Telegraph. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Aliu, Ozioruva (26 February 2023). "APC wins Edo central senatorial district". Vanguard. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Ochoga, Patrick (February 2024). "Edo 2024: Okpebholo Unveils 5-Point Agenda, Lobbies APC Leaders". Leadership. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Edo 2024: Reciprocate Esan Support, Sen. Okpebholo Appeal to Edo South". The Sun. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Onoiribholo, Francis (2 February 2024). "Edo 2024: Senator Okpebholo Urges Support for Edo Central to Produce Governor". Daily Independent. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Ochoga, Patrick (30 January 2024). "Edo Guber: Reciprocate Esan's Support, Okpebholo Appeals to Edo South". Leadership. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Ayodele, Suyi (2 February 2024). "Senator Okpebholo sues for Edo central guber candidate". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Monday Okpebholo, Olumide Akpata, Asue Ighodalo, Philip Shaibu: Who be di APC, LP, PDP candidates for Edo govnorship election?". 23 February 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ a b Nnoli, Miriam (13 September 2024). "Edo Poll: Court Summons APC Candidate, Okpebholo Over Alleged Age Falsification". New Telegraph. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ a b Nwapi, Edith (13 September 2024). "Edo 2024: Court summons APC's Okpebholo over alleged age falsification". P.M. News. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ a b Adeyemi, Segun (13 September 2024). "Edo APC guber candidate faces disqualification as perjury charges surface". Pulse. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ a b Olabimtan, Bolanie (13 September 2024). "Edo guber: Court summons Okpebholo over 'age falsification'". TheCable. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Nnoli, Miriam (13 September 2024). "Edo Poll: Netizens Knocks Mercy Johnson For Campaigning For APC Candidate, Okpebholo". New Telegraph. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Monday Okpebholo declared winner of Edo state governorship election". BBC News Pidgin. 22 September 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Chris (29 August 2024). "Edo election: Youth leader questions absence of female figure in APC campaign train". Daily Trust. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Edo 2024 guber: Meet Monday Okpebholo, entrepreneur and APC candidate". Vanguard. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.