Okpebholo Welcomes G-14 Lawmakers Excluded By Obaseki

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has formally received the 14 elected All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers, known as the G-14, who were denied inauguration into the 7th House of Assembly during the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki.  

Governor Okpebholo praised the G-14 for their loyalty to the APC and commitment to democracy. 

He criticized Obaseki, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, for sidelining the legislators from 2019 to 2023, which he described as a setback for democratic governance.  

“The decision to govern with only 10 legislators undermined democracy and deprived citizens of adequate representation,” Okpebholo said, pledging to uphold democratic principles throughout his tenure.  

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The governor also conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s gratitude to the lawmakers for their steadfast allegiance to the APC.  

In return, the G-14 congratulated Okpebholo on his inauguration as the 6th civilian governor of Edo State. 

They expressed appreciation for the appointment of one of their own, Gani Audu, as the Chief of Staff, reaffirming their commitment to supporting the administration.