Odigie clarifies Okpebholo WAEC claim, saying he never alleged the Edo governor did not attend school but questioned 2008 exam performance
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prince Emmanuel Odigie, on Thursday clarified his earlier remarks concerning Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, insisting that he never stated the governor did not attend school.
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Odigie explained that his comments were specifically directed at allegations regarding Okpebholo’s performance in the 2008 West African Examinations Council, WAEC, examination.
The Odigie clarifies Okpebholo WAEC claim controversy followed public interpretation of his earlier remarks, which he said had been misrepresented.
“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,” Odigie stated during the broadcast, urging journalists to verify the original tape.
He maintained that his comments had been taken out of context and insisted that the record of his interview would support his position.
Odigie, who described himself as a “fearless man who speaks truth to power,” said he remained confident in his earlier statements and challenged critics to replay the broadcast for accuracy.
He further noted that political disputes surrounding the 2023 Edo State governorship election should now be set aside, stressing that governance had become the priority.
According to him, the election has already been concluded, with Senator Monday Okpebholo currently serving as governor, while other political actors, including Esue Ighodalo, have moved on to their respective professional engagements.
Odigie added that his focus remains on future political developments rather than revisiting past electoral tensions, describing himself as “futuristic” in outlook.
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The clarification adds a new layer to ongoing political discourse in Edo State, where past electoral contests continue to generate public debate among key political figures.
