Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has directed the 18 Local Government chairmen to erect 360 campaign billboards for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection across the State.

Governor Okpebholo gave the 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 established to drive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda for Nigerians.

Okpebholo said 20 billboards would be erected by each of the Council chairman in their various local government area.

He said the erection of the billboard across the 18 Local Government areas is to ensure that the Renewed Hope message of President Tinubu reaches grassroots communities, religious institutions, churches, and mosques.

The governor, who commended President Tinubu for reforms in key sectors such as petroleum, security, education, and the economy, opined that it is impossible to replace a performing President.

He noted that the President’s bold and courageous reforms are already transforming Nigeria.

He, however, urged Edo people to support the President’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 mobilise 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. 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 Areas and Youth Coordinators for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election.

Aigboboh who applauded President Tinubu’s bold reforms, stated that they are attracting investors and renewing hope among Nigerians.

He noted that the gains from the removal of fuel subsidy are beginning to manifest.

He, however, charged the ambassadors to intensify grassroots mobilisation and promote the policies and achievements of President Tinubu’s administration.

The State Coordinator of the National Renewed Hope Initiative posited 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 serve as effective bridges between 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”, he added.

The appointed three senatorial leaders of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors are Joshua Uwagboe, Hon. Odinose Okojie, and Hon. Abdul Lawani for Edo South, Central and North senatorial districts respectively.

The appointees thanked 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.

Eighteen others were inaugurated to coordinate activities across the 18 local government areas, while three youth coordinators were also appointed from the three senatorial districts.