Edo Governor Okpebholo Dismisses Rift Rumours, Hails Deputy Idahosa as Trusted Partner Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has debunked claims of a rift between him and his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa, stressing that they enjoy a strong working relationship built on mutual trust and constant consultation. Speaking during a church thanksgiving service in Benin City to celebrate Idahosa’s 45th birthday, Okpebholo revealed that he had prophesied Idahosa would one day be his deputy during their first-ever meeting at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. > “I have absolute confidence in him. We work very closely and take every decision together. Before we execute anything, there’s always an inside discussion. He reminds me where we’re coming from, and I see him as a true partner,” the governor said, adding that he believes God will elevate Idahosa to even greater heights. In his remarks, Idahosa reflected on his humble beginnings, sharing how he lost his father at the age of six and faced numerous struggles before finding his footing in life. He attributed his political rise — including his appointment as Commissioner at just 34 years old — to the grace of God. #EdoState #GovernorOkpebholo #DennisIdahosa #PoliticalPartnership #Leadership #Governance

Edo Governor Okpebholo Unveils Four New Commissioner Nominees — See Full Profiles! Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has officially approved four fresh commissioner nominees set to join the State Executive Council, marking a strategic move to strengthen governance and policy delivery in the state. The nominees, revealed in a statement by Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, are: Nosa Adams Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa Felix Akhabue Prof. Omorodion Ignatius Ikponmwosa Nosa Adams – A seasoned legal practitioner and PDP stalwart. Former PDP Public Secretary, Egor LGA Chairman, Special Adviser, and GM of Edo Rubber Estates. He’s a member of the NBA and Principal Partner at Nosa Adams & Co. Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa – Former Etsako West LGA Chairman with academic credentials in Agriculture and Business Administration. Felix Akhabue – Former Esan West LGA Chairman, ex-Commissioner under Governor Obaseki, former ALGON National President, and a chartered accountant with notable political and business influence. Prof. Omorodion Ikponmwosa – A top academic in Industrial and Production Engineering with a PhD in Automation & Control. He brings strong engineering expertise and research leadership. These appointments reflect Governor Okpebholo’s intent to bring a wealth of experience and strategic capacity to Edo’s governance. --- #EdoState #GovernorOkpebholo #EdoPolitics #CommissionerNominees #LeadershipInAction