Monday Okpebholo

Last updated

Monday Okpebholo
Monday Okpebholo.png
Senator for Edo Central
Incumbent
Assumed office
13 June 2023

Monday Okpebholo (born 29 August 1970), is a Nigerian businessman and politician who has served as the senator representing Edo Central senatorial district since 2023. He is also the Governor-elect of Edo State.

Contents

Early life and education

Okpebholo was born on 29 August 1970 in Udomi-Uwessan community of Irrua. Okpebholo attended Udomi Community Primary School and Ujabhole Community Secondary School, both in Uwesan Irrua, Esan Central LGA. He completed his secondary education and obtained his senior school certificate in Jos, Plateau State. Afterwards, he obtained a degree in Business Administration from the University of Abuja and holds Masters' degree in Policy and Leadership Studies from the same institution. [1]

Career

Politics

Okpebholo contested for the Senate Seat in Edo Central senatorial district, under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was elected on 25 February 2023. On 13 June 2023, he was inaugurated into the 10th National Assembly of Nigeria, as the senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Edo Central senatorial district.

In February 2024, he won the Edo State APC gubernatorial primary election. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

In 2024, Okpebholo was summoned by Magistrates' Court over allegations of falsifying date of birth which was stated as 1 August 1977, on his INEC voter card. [9] [10] [11] [12] Previously, he was caught falsifying his date of birth as 29 August 1972 on a WAEC certificate while being a student at the West African Examination Council. [9] [10] [11] [12]

During the 2024 campaign, Monday Okpebholo was endorsed by Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, who was quoted saying "Are you not tired? No light, water, healthcare, security and good roads. If you will vote for senator Monday, raise your hand." [13]

He is currently the Governor Elect of Edo State under the platform of All Progressives Congress [14]

Personal life

Okpebholo is married to Blessing Okpapi Ekpe [15] and together they have 2 children. [16] Besides being a politician and a family man, he is also a committed Christian and an active member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. [16]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adams Oshiomhole</span> Nigerian politician (born 1952)

Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole is a Nigerian politician who has served as the senator representing the Edo North senatorial district since 2023. He is a former national chairman of the All Progressive Congress. He previously served as the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress from 1999 to 2007 and as governor of Edo State from 2008 to 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Francis Alimikhena</span> Nigerian politician

Francis Asekhame Alimikhena is a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Edo State. He served in the Senate from 2015 to 2023, representing Edo North Senatorial District. He was first elected in 2015 and reelected to a second term in 2019. However, he lost his re-election bid in 2023. Alimikhena was the vice-chairman, Senate Committee on Housing and also a member of the Senate committee on Constitutional Review.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Clifford Ordia</span> Politician

Clifford Ordia is a Nigerian engineer and politician who hails from Usugbenu Irrua in Esan Central local government area of Edo State. He served as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023, representing the people of Edo Central senatorial district, Edo State, in the Nigerian Senate. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Biobarakuma Wangagha Degi Eremienyo, is a Nigerian politician and the senator representing Bayelsa East senatorial district of Bayelsa State at the 9th National Assembly. In 2019, he was appointed the vice chairman senate committee on gas resources and vice chairman senate committee on special duties.

Edo Central senatorial district in Edo State covers five local governments areas which include Esan South-East, Igueben, Esan North East, Esan West and Esan Central. The current representative of the Edo Central is Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressive Congress.

The 2015 Enugu State gubernatorial election was the 6th gubernatorial election of Enugu State. on April 11, 2015, the People's Democratic Party nominee Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi won the election, defeating Okey Ezea of the All Progressives Congress.

The 2023 Abia State gubernatorial election took place on 18 March 2023, to elect the Governor of Abia State, concurrent with elections to the Abia State House of Assembly as well as twenty-seven other gubernatorial elections and elections to all other state houses of assembly. The election—which was postponed from its original 11 March date—will be held three weeks after the presidential election and National Assembly elections. Incumbent PDP governor Okezie Ikpeazu was term-limited and could not seek a third term. Alex Otti, a banker, gained the office for the Labour Party by a margin of victory over first runner-up and PDP nominee—Okey Ahiwe, the former Chief of Staff to Ikpeazu.

The 2023 Akwa Ibom State gubernatorial election took place on 18 March 2023, to elect the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, concurrent with elections to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly as well as twenty-seven other gubernatorial elections and elections to all other state houses of assembly. The election—which was postponed from its original 11 March date — was held three weeks after the presidential election and National Assembly elections. Incumbent PDP Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel was term-limited and could not seek re-election to a third term. Former commissioner Umo Eno held the office for the PDP by a 34% margin over first runner-up and YPP nominee — Senator Bassey Albert Akpan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Benue State gubernatorial election</span> 2023 gubernatorial election in Benue State, Nigeria

The 2023 Benue State gubernatorial election took place on 18 March 2023, to elect the Governor of Benue State, concurrent with elections to the Benue State House of Assembly as well as twenty-seven other gubernatorial elections and elections to all other state houses of assembly. The election — which was postponed from its original 11 March date — was held three weeks after the presidential election and National Assembly elections. Incumbent PDP Governor Samuel Ortom was term-limited and could not seek re-election to a third term. Hyacinth Alia — a suspended Catholic priest — gained the office for the APC by a 33% margin over PDP nominee House of Assembly Speaker Titus Uba.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Ebonyi State gubernatorial election</span>

The 2023 Ebonyi State gubernatorial election will take place on 18 March 2023, to elect the Governor of Ebonyi State, concurrent with elections to the Ebonyi State House of Assembly as well as twenty-seven other gubernatorial elections and elections to all other state houses of assembly. The election—which was postponed from its original 11 March date—will be held three weeks after the presidential election and National Assembly elections. Incumbent APC Governor Dave Umahi is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Oyo State gubernatorial election</span> 2023 gubernatorial election in Oyo State, Nigeria

The 2023 Oyo State gubernatorial election will take place on 18 March 2023, to elect the Governor of Oyo State, concurrent with elections to the Oyo State House of Assembly as well as twenty-seven other gubernatorial elections and elections to all other state houses of assembly. The election—which was postponed from its original 11 March date—will be held three weeks after the presidential election and National Assembly elections. Incumbent PDP Governor Seyi Makinde was re-elected, winning by a % margin of victory over first runner-up and APC nominee—Senator Teslim Folarin.

The 2019 Nigerian Senate election in Sokoto State was held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Sokoto State. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko representing Sokoto North, Shehu Abubakar Tambuwal representing Sokoto South and Abdullahi Ibrahim Gobir representing Sokoto East all won on the platform of All Progressives Congress. But the Court of Appeal Sokoto Division on 30 October 2019 sacked Shehu Abubakar Tambuwal representing Sokoto South on the platform of All Progressives Congress. Ibrahim Abdullahi Danbaba on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party replaced the sacked senator.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Nigerian Senate election</span> Elections in Nigeria

The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections were held on 25 February 2023 in all 109 senatorial districts where voters elected senators using first-past-the-post voting. The last regular senatorial elections for all districts were in 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Abia State</span> Senate elections in Abia

The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Abia State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Abia State, one from each of the state's three senatorial districts. The elections will coincide with the 2023 presidential election, as well as other elections to the Senate, and elections to the House of Representatives; with state elections being held two weeks later. Primaries were held between 4 April and 9 June 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Cross River State</span> 2023 Senate elections in Cross River

The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Cross River State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Cross River State, one from each of the state's three senatorial districts. The elections will coincide with the 2023 presidential election, as well as other elections to the Senate and elections to the House of Representatives; with state elections being held two weeks later. Primaries were held between 4 April and 9 June 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Delta State</span> Senate elections in Delta

The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Delta State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Delta State, one from each of the state's three senatorial districts. The elections will coincide with the 2023 presidential election, as well as other elections to the Senate and elections to the House of Representatives; with state elections being held two weeks later. Primaries were held between 4 April and 9 June 2022.

The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Edo State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Edo State, one from each of the state's three senatorial districts. The elections will coincide with the 2023 presidential election, as well as other elections to the Senate and elections to the House of Representatives; with state elections being held two weeks later. Primaries were held between 4 April and 9 June 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Ekiti State</span> 2023 Senate elections in Ekiti

The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Ekiti State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Ekiti State, one from each of the state's three senatorial districts. The elections will coincide with the 2023 presidential election, as well as other elections to the Senate and elections to the House of Representatives; with state elections being held two weeks later. Primaries were held between 4 April and 9 June 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Enugu State</span> 2023 Senate elections in Enugu

The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Enugu State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Enugu State, one from each of the state's three senatorial districts. The elections will coincide with the 2023 presidential election, as well as other elections to the Senate and elections to the House of Representatives; with state elections being held two weeks later. Primaries were held between 4 April and 9 June 2022.

The 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election took place on Saturday, 21 September 2024, to elect the governor of Edo State. The incumbent PDP governor, Godwin Obaseki, was ineligible to contest for re-election, having already served two terms as allowed by the constitution of Nigeria.

References

  1. ↑ Ajakaiye, Fadekemi (16 July 2024). "Focus on Your Appeal in Court, Stop Smear Campaign, Okpebholo Tells PDP in Edo". New Telegraph. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  2. ↑ Aliu, Ozioruva (26 February 2023). "APC wins Edo central senatorial district". Vanguard . Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  3. ↑ Ochoga, Patrick (February 2024). "Edo 2024: Okpebholo Unveils 5-Point Agenda, Lobbies APC Leaders". Leadership . Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  4. ↑ "Edo 2024: Reciprocate Esan Support, Sen. Okpebholo Appeal to Edo South". The Sun . 29 January 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Onoiribholo, Francis (2 February 2024). "Edo 2024: Senator Okpebholo Urges Support for Edo Central to Produce Governor". Daily Independent . Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  6. ↑ Ochoga, Patrick (30 January 2024). "Edo Guber: Reciprocate Esan's Support, Okpebholo Appeals to Edo South". Leadership. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  7. ↑ Ayodele, Suyi (2 February 2024). "Senator Okpebholo sues for Edo central guber candidate". Nigerian Tribune . Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  8. ↑ "Monday Okpebholo, Olumide Akpata, Asue Ighodalo, Philip Shaibu: Who be di APC, LP, PDP candidates for Edo govnorship election?". 23 February 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  9. 1 2 Nnoli, Miriam (13 September 2024). "Edo Poll: Court Summons APC Candidate, Okpebholo Over Alleged Age Falsification". New Telegraph . Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  10. 1 2 Nwapi, Edith (13 September 2024). "Edo 2024: Court summons APC's Okpebholo over alleged age falsification". P.M. News . Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  11. 1 2 Adeyemi, Segun (13 September 2024). "Edo APC guber candidate faces disqualification as perjury charges surface". Pulse. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  12. 1 2 Olabimtan, Bolanie (13 September 2024). "Edo guber: Court summons Okpebholo over 'age falsification'". TheCable . Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  13. ↑ Nnoli, Miriam (13 September 2024). "Edo Poll: Netizens Knocks Mercy Johnson For Campaigning For APC Candidate, Okpebholo". New Telegraph. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  14. ↑ https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/c9vpymvypxko
  15. ↑ Johnson, Chris (29 August 2024). "Edo election: Youth leader questions absence of female figure in APC campaign train". Daily Trust. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  16. 1 2 "Edo 2024 guber: Meet Monday Okpebholo, entrepreneur and APC candidate". Vanguard. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.