The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Edo State governorship election, Senator Monday Okpebholo has finally signed the Peace Accord ahead of the gubernatorial election.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo was absent during the official signing on Thursday.
Speaking after 16 other party chairmen and candidates signed without Okpebholo and Ighodalo, the Chairman of the National Peace Committee, former Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar, said the PDP refused to sign the Peace Accord until its conditions and issues concerning transparency of the election are addressed.
On its X handle, Thursday afternoon, APC announced that its candidate has signed the Peace Accord.
“Our candidate, Senator Monday Okpebho, has officially signed the peace accord, ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State,” APC wrote.
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, is reported to have said his party and the party’s candidate would not be part of Peace Accord signing until the party’s supporters arrested by the Police are released.
Obaseki accused the Police of showing bias toward the APC and its candidate, Okpehbolo.
On his X handle, on Wednesday, the APC candidate called on Edo citizens to vote him for a greater opportunity.
“Edo State, the time is now! We are just days away from making history. This is our chance to bring the change we deserve—one that puts the people first. Come out on September 21st and let your vote speak for a brighter future.
“Together, we will build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Edo for everyone. Don’t let this moment pass by—be a part of the movement!” Senator Okpebholo wrote.