From Vegetable Market To Akpako Rescue: How Okpebholo Turned Outrage Into Action

A kidnapping in broad daylight triggered outrage across Edo State and beyond. But within days, the victim was rescued, suspects were arrested, and the narrative changed.

This episode examines how Governor Monday Okpebholo responded to one of the biggest security tests of his administration and why many supporters say the Vegetable Market incident revealed the meaning behind the nickname: Akpakorescue.