NATA Backs Okpebholo’s 2.5m-vote Target For Tinubu Judgement

The Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 election and pledged support for Governor Monday Okpebholo’s target of delivering 2.5 million votes to him in the state.

The state chairman, Mr Victor Omozusi, announced the association’s position on Monday when he led a delegation of automobile artisans and technicians from across Edo to the Government House in Benin City.

Omozusi said the members came to publicly back the president and to affirm their confidence in the political leadership of Governor Okpebholo.

He said the association had taken note of the efforts of the Tinubu administration and the Edo State Government to improve the welfare and economic well-being of Nigerians and residents of the state.

According to him, automobile technicians are an important part of the state’s informal sector and will mobilise their members and supporters to help meet the 2.5 million-vote target.

“We are here today as automobile artisans in Edo to endorse President Bola Tinubu and to support our governor, Monday Okpebholo, in his efforts to deliver massive votes for the President,” he said.

“We believe our members have an important role to play in mobilising the grassroots and ensuring victory for the APC.”

Omozusi thanked the governor for his administration’s attention to artisans and other informal-sector operators. He also commended the ongoing construction of Mechanic Road in the Egor Local Government Area.

However, he expressed concern over what he described as the encroachment on the association’s mechanic site by members of the host community.

He appealed to the governor to look into the matter.

He urged members across the state to remain united and take an active part in political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.

Responding, Governor Okpebholo thanked the group for the goodwill they showed him and the President and said he would convey their message to Tinubu.

On the land dispute, the governor said he had taken note of their complaint and assured them that the road would be completed.

“I have listened to your request, especially the issue of encroachment on your land. By the grace of God, we will complete that road, and you will take over your land,” he said.

Governor Okpebholo also welcomed the association’s support for his 2.5 million-vote promise to the President and said the people of Edo would back it with their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) on election day.

“I am happy that you have recognised the 2.5 million votes I promised our President. January 16 is the day, and we will speak with our PVCs,” he said.

“Thank you very much for the love you have shown us and the President. Thank you for endorsing him, too. I will report back to him and tell him how much you love him.”