Monday Okpebholo Explained

Monday Okpebholo
Office:Senator for Edo Central
Term Start:13 June 2023
Predecessor:Clifford Ordia
Birth Date:29 August 1970
Birth Place:Udomi-Uwessan, Irrua, Mid-Western Region (now in Edo state), Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Party:All Progressive Congress
Spouse:Blessing Okpapi
Children:2
Education:University of Abuja (BBA)

Monday Okpebholo (born 29 August 1970), is a Nigerian businessman and politician who has served as the senator representing Edo Central senatorial district since 2023.

Early life and education

Okpebholo was born on 29 August 1970 in Udomi-Uwessan community of Irrua. Okpebholo attended Udomi Community Primary School and Ujabhole Community Secondary School, both in Uwesan Irrua, Esan Central LGA. He completed his secondary education and obtained his senior school certificate in Jos, Plateau State. Afterwards, he obtained a degree in Business Administration from the University of Abuja and is currently undergoing a Masters' degree in Policy and Leadership Studies at the University of Abuja.[1]

Career

Politics

Okpebholo contested for the Senate Seat in Edo Central senatorial district, under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was elected on 25 February 2023. On 13 June 2023, he was inaugurated into the 10th National Assembly of Nigeria, as the senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Edo Central senatorial district.

In February 2024, he won the Edo State APC gubernatorial primary election.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Personal life

Okpebholo is married to Blessing Okpapi, they have two children.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Portal:: . 2024-06-30 . portal.uniabuja.edu.ng.
  2. Web site: APC wins Edo central senatorial district - Vanguard News.
  3. News: Edo 2024: Okpebholo Unveils 5-Point Agenda, Lobbies APC Leaders . Leadership News . February 2024 . Ochoga . Patrick .
  4. Web site: Edo 2024: Reciprocate Esan Support, Sen.Okpebholo Appeal to Edo South . 29 January 2024 .
  5. Web site: Edo 2024: Senator Okpebholo Urges Support for Edo Central to Produce Governor . 2 February 2024 .
  6. Web site: Edo Guber: Reciprocate Esan's Support, Okpebholo Appeals to Edo South . 30 January 2024 .
  7. Web site: Senator Okpebholo sues for Edo central guber candidate . 2 February 2024 .
  8. Web site: Monday Okpebholo, Olumide Akpata, Asue Ighodalo, Philip Shaibu: Who be di APC, LP, PDP candidates for Edo govnorship election? . 23 February 2024 .