Edo By-Elections: “We’ve Shredded The Umbrella!” – APC Mocks PDP, Predicts Crushing Victory

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of throwing in the towel ahead of the August 16 by-elections in Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency.

The ruling party described the PDP’s recent protest against the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) as a sign of panic and fear of impending defeat.

The Edo PDP, led by its chairman Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, had called for the removal of REC Anugbum Onuaha, alleging bias in the electoral process. Responding in a statement on Wednesday, Edo APC Chairman Jarrett Tenebe dismissed the claims, asserting that the opposition was already making excuses for what he called their “inevitable” loss at the polls.

“Aziegbemi and his exhausted political loyalists know what’s coming. They’re terrified of the defeat staring them in the face,” Tenebe stated.

He credited the growing support for APC to what he described as the “remarkable achievements” of Governor Monday Okpebholo in just eight months, saying, “We’ve ripped the umbrella to shreds. The people of Edo are ready to vote overwhelmingly for the APC.”

APC Is the Only Party Standing – Tenebe

Tenebe further declared that the APC now holds the only viable political structure in Edo, citing a wave of defections from the PDP as proof of the party’s expanding strength.

According to him, Governor Okpebholo’s strides in infrastructure development, education, healthcare, security, and teacher recruitment have won the hearts of Edo residents, prompting even PDP members of conscience to switch allegiance.

He expressed confidence that voters would reward the APC’s performance by electing its candidates—Hon. Joe Ikpea and Hon. Omosede Igbinedion—in the upcoming Senate and House of Representatives by-elections.

“On August 16, Edo people will come out in large numbers to support our candidates,” he assured.

These comments come amid intensifying political tensions as the by-election date approaches, with both APC and PDP ramping up their campaigns.