Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, said a wave of massive defections will soon hit opposition political parties in the South-South zone ahead of the 2027 presidential election in the country.

According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Fred Itua, on Saturday, Okpebholo spoke at a special reception held for him at Ewatto, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, after the governor’s victory at the election petition tribunal ruling last week.

He thanked the Edo people for their support, prayers, and counting him worthy to lead the State. He assured the people that Edo would progress and develop under his watch.

“The people of Edo State will not regret voting me as their Governor. I am happy today that l’m in a winning party. A party that was rejected by all and now has become the party that everybody wants to join. APC has come to stay as the government at the center.

“Very soon, there will be a lot of defections into the APC. People will move and cross carpet from PDP, LP and other opposition parties into the APC, and that will be the beginning of South South keying into the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“Today, I am happy and proud to say that I am a son to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I am also proud to say I carry uncommon grace and uncommon transformation, which I am already using to transform and develop Edo State.

“Words that come out of my mouth are prophetic and I am using these words to develop Edo State. My administration is working to ensure motorable roads and reducing traveling time for our people.

“Our development is also covering other neighboring States because South South must speak with one voice as we approach 2027,” he said.

He said appreciated the royal fathers and the people of Edo for their support and prayers. (Sunday Sun)