A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Emmanuel Odigie, has clarified his earlier remarks about Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, stating that he never claimed the governor did not attend school.
Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, Odigie explained that his statement was specifically about Okpebholo’s alleged inability to pass the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examination in 2008, even at what he described as a “miracle centre.”
“I never said Okpebholo didn’t go to school. I said he couldn’t pass WAEC in 2008, even at a miracle centre. That’s what I said. I didn’t say he didn’t go to school. So play back your tape and get your facts.
“You know, I am a fearless man who speaks truth to power. You have the tape in which I said what I said. You can replay it. Election has come and gone. Senator Monday Okpebholo is the Governor of Edo state today,” he stated.
The APC chieftain also noted that he is focused on the future rather than revisiting past political disputes, pointing out that the election has been decided and other contenders, including Asue Ighodalo, have moved on with their respective lives.
“I do not believe in going back. I believe I’m a futuristic person. I work for today and tomorrow. Election has been won and lost. Esue Ighodalo is now facing his business in Lagos. Monday is now the Governor of Edo,” Odigie added.
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