A former Edo State Governor and Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has credited the reserved approach of governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, as a key factor in securing victory during the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the state.
Speaking on the Politics Today programme on Channels Television on Monday, Oshiomhole downplayed concerns about Okpebholo’s absence from media interviews, stating that television appearances are often exaggerated.
According to the senator, the All Progressives Congress candidate’s decision to avoid TV debates and interviews was strategic.
“As you can see, our strategy worked which is why the people voted.
“When a man goes to a village and speaks his dialect, it has more impact than when you speak high-profile English,” he said.
He dismissed the idea that media appearances are necessary, emphasising that Okpebholo communicated…