Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, says residents have changed his nickname from ‘Akpako Rescue’ to ‘Okpe’s baby’, following what he described as a positive reception from members of the public.
The governor disclosed this during a live broadcast on ITV and Radio on Saturday, recounting his experience while walking along Sapele Road in Benin City.
According to him, residents now greet him with the new nickname instead of the earlier one.
“I was on Sapele Road yesterday. They have even changed my name from Akpako Rescue to Okpe’s baby. These things give me joy because I walk freely on the street; instead of throwing pure water at me, they are giving me sweet names,” he said.
Okpebholo also expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing the economic reforms introduced since the President assumed office.
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He urged business owners and members of the public to assess the changes in the economy, including developments in the exchange rate.
The governor argued that the naira had strengthened against the dollar and that the exchange rate had become relatively stable.
He also challenged the perception that prices in Nigeria only increased, saying the cost of dollars had been coming down gradually.
Okpebholo further defended the removal of the petrol subsidy, arguing that the policy had ended a system in which a few individuals benefited disproportionately from the country’s resources.
He maintained that the reforms introduced by Tinubu were yielding results and called on Nigerians to consider their impact on the economy.
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