In light of reports that Ambrose Alli University (AAU) instructors had not received their full wages for a whole year, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC's nominee for governor of Edo State, has asked Edo State citizens to vote against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the approaching election, according to Vanguard. Notwithstanding claims to the contrary from the state government and the university administration, Senator Okpebholo emphasised in his speech at Emuado, Ekpoma, how crucial it is to hold the PDP responsible for the unpaid salaries. Senator Okpebholo, flanked by Dennis Idahosa, his running mate, urged people to reject the PDP and chastised Governor Obaseki for allegedly ignoring the well-being of AAU employees in spite of his political victory.
"I watched the Edo State governor on TV and he said his party has what it takes to win more than 80% of the vote in the upcoming governorship election," the man said. Someone who has stated that they intend to transfer the duty to his successor after failing to pay the unpaid salary of the instructors at Ambrose Alli University for a period of 27 months. "He has already caused Edo State enough harm." PDP has sufficiently harmed Edo State. We know that with your assistance, we can drive them out of Edo State government, so please lend a hand. Senator Okpebholo emphasised the significance of selecting leaders who put the welfare of the people ahead of their own interests.
In order to facilitate constructive reforms in administration and guarantee a better future for Edo State, he urged voters to unite. Speaking directly to the professors, Senator Okpebholo chastised Governor Obaseki's record of governance, pointing to the protracted salary arrears as proof of the administration's inability to meet its duties. He said, "What crime have the professors here at Ambrose Ali University committed if Obaseki can say he has done well? What steps have you done in relation to Obaseki? You have the opportunity to help us drive Obaseki and the PDP out of the state and this local government area.