Monday Okpebholo
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Monday Okpebholo | |
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| Senator for Edo Central | |
| Assumed office 13 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Clifford Ordia |
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| Born | 29 August 1970 Udomi-Uwessan, Irrua, Mid-Western Region (now in Edo state), Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress |
| Spouse | Blessing Okpapi |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Abuja (BBA) |
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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
[edit]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[citation needed] and is currently undergoing a Masters' degree in Policy and Leadership Studies at the University of Abuja.[1]
Career
[edit]Politics
[edit]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
[edit]Okpebholo is married to Blessing Okpapi, they have two children.
References
[edit]- ^ "Portal::". portal.uniabuja.edu.ng. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "APC wins Edo central senatorial district - Vanguard News".
- ^ "Edo 2024: Okpebholo Unveils 5-Point Agenda, Lobbies APC Leaders". February 2024.
- ^ https://sunnewsonline.com/edo-2024-reciprocate-esan-support-sen-okpebholo-appeal-to-edo-south/
- ^ "Edo 2024: Senator Okpebholo Urges Support for Edo Central to Produce Governor". 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Edo Guber: Reciprocate Esan's Support, Okpebholo Appeals to Edo South". 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Senator Okpebholo sues for Edo central guber candidate". 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Monday Okpebholo, Olumide Akpata, Asue Ighodalo, Philip Shaibu: Who be di APC, LP, PDP candidates for Edo govnorship election?". 23 February 2024.