EDO RESIDENTS AND PUBLIC SERVANTS QUESTION GOV. OKPEBOLO MOTIVE BEHIND PUBLIC HOLIDAY DECLARATION

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EDO RESIDENTS AND PUBLIC SERVANTS QUESTION GOV. OKPEBOLO MOTIVE BEHIND PUBLIC HOLIDAY DECLARATION

Imawiyisi-Emmanuel Eghaghe 


The declaration of Thursday 11th and Friday 12th November 2026 as public holidays by Governor Monday Okpebolo, has generated mixed reactions by residents of Edo states particularly the public servants.

 Governor  Okpebolo earlier  declared a two work free day  for public servants  in celebration of his second year anniversary.   On the  Thursday of it, he  received Vice President Ibrahim Shetimma who represented President Bola Tinubu in the state’s capital.

The Governor also played host to members of the Presidential Campaign committee members and other APC chieftains at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin-City. 

Members of the Presidential Campaign Committee headed by Senator Abul’aziz Yari of Zamfara state officially flagged off APC's 2027 Presidential  campaign before a full capacity stadium. He promised that there would be better improvement in Edo State if the people would reelect President Tinubu for a second term.

Reacting to the essence of the public holiday, a public servant who pleaded anonymity described the supposed public holiday to be a shift of duty post from his usual office to the stadium. “Its public holiday day by name but in the real sense there is no holiday because the public holiday comes with a mandate from the governor for me to turn up at the stadium today to welcome the Vice President and since it’s he who pays the Piper that dictates the tune, I have no choice than to be present. It is work away from work “  He said.

An Artisan who identified himself as Daniel was indifferent about the decision of the public holiday because to him, it does not really matter to him because it was work for him as usual.

However, one of the APC Supporters describes it as Governor Okpebolo’s mobilization wisdom towards the actualization of the two million votes he has promised Me. President.

“ I must commend the governor’s initiative and his strategic mobilization skill. He has used his office as a son to President and ensure a triumphant entry of his father despite their accusations that he is not learned . Even if they claim that the governor did not go to school, but he is smart” He added

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