Trouble In APC As Dep Gov’ship Candidate Allegedly Calls Gov’Ship Candidate A “Liability”
By Our REPORTER
As the Edo State September 21 governorship election is fast approaching, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is grappling with internal turmoil as reports emerge that the governorship candidate of the party, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has alleged to have privately expressed deep concerns about the suitability of the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
According to reliable sources close to the Deputy Governorship Candidate, he has referred to Okpebholo as a “liability” in conversations with his aides, casting doubt on the party’s chances of success in the September 21, governorship election.
The revelation has sent shockwaves through the APC camp, which is already under immense pressure due to Okpebholo’s performance on the party campaign trail.
Okpebholo has notably failed to appear in any media interviews and is conspicuously silent during campaign events, with insiders attributing this to his limited proficiency in English.
This has not only frustrated APC party supporters but has also led to widespread apprehension within the party’s ranks.
According to a party insider who requested anonymity, “Senator Okpebholo’s inability to effectively communicate has become a significant problem for the campaign.”
“We’ve had to change our strategy multiple times because he simply cannot handle the pressure of public speaking or media scrutiny,” he added angrily.
The situation has grown so dire that the APC governorship candidate has reportedly vowed to avoid participating in debates designed to assess the candidates ahead of the election.
This decision has only fueled speculation about his fitness for the role and has left many APC members questioning the wisdom of his candidacy.
Another APC party member noted: “The fact that our candidate is avoiding debates is a huge red flag.”
“It’s almost like we’re conceding defeat before the election happens. How can we expect the electorate to trust us when our candidate won’t speak for himself?” he queried.
Amid the chaos, there are growing rumours that the APC deputy governorship candidate’s loyalists are already plotting to have Okpebholo impeached within six months if the APC wins the election.
The plan, according to sources within the party, is to install APC deputy governorship candidate as governor, believing that he would be better equipped to lead the state.
“This plan to impeach Okpebholo is not something to take lightly,” said a source familiar with the discussions.
“The APC deputy governorship candidate camp believes that he is the real leader the party needs, and they’re prepared to act quickly if governorship candidate proves to be the liability they think he is,” he added.
The unfolding drama has put the APC in a precarious position, with many party faithful fearing that the internal divisions could hand an easy victory to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The lack of unity and confidence in APC governorship candidate’s leadership abilities is not just a behind-the-scenes issue; it has begun to spill into public view, damaging the party’s image and weakening its electoral prospects.
“If we can’t get our house in order, we’re going to lose this election,” warned a senior APC member.
“The voters can sense the disarray, and it’s only going to get worse unless we take decisive action,” he lamented.
