Governor Monday Okpebholo directs Edo commissioners to wear the Asiwaju mandate cap, showing loyalty and support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has mandated all Commissioners and Special Advisers to wear the Asiwaju mandate cap as a visible expression of loyalty and support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Governor issued this directive in Benin City during the swearing-in of 19 newly appointed Commissioners and several board chairmen, emphasizing that the Asiwaju mandate cap represents loyalty, unity, and shared purpose within his administration.
Governor Okpebholo, known for his assertive leadership style, made it clear that any Commissioner who attended the State Executive Council meeting without the Asiwaju mandate cap would not be allowed to participate.
“In our Exco meetings, if you are not wearing a suit and this Asiwaju cap, you will go back,” he declared.
“I will not forgive any Commissioner who fails to wear it.”
According to the Governor, the directive is not merely about dress code but a symbolic affirmation of commitment to the ideals of President Tinubu’s leadership.
He said that under the current administration, Edo State has begun to experience stronger federal collaboration and improved development outcomes.
“This could not have happened if we did not have a responsible President,” he remarked.
“We have conducted many elections here, and our major challenge used to be lack of federal backing. But today, we are grateful that the President is standing with us.”
The Governor emphasized that the Asiwaju mandate cap serves as a daily reminder of dedication to the values of service, discipline, and responsibility.
He explained that Edo State’s success depends on collective effort and alignment with the Federal Government’s reform agenda.
Okpebholo stated, “Wearing the Asiwaju mandate cap is not about fashion—it is a declaration of our shared commitment to development, progress, and loyalty to our party’s vision.”
He further reminded his newly inaugurated Commissioners that his administration’s focus is not on propaganda but on practical governance that directly benefits citizens.
“This government came into office on the promise of action, not empty words,” Okpebholo noted.
“Our goal is to bring tangible results that every Edo community can feel.”
While congratulating the new appointees, the Governor warned that their positions were not rewards for political loyalty or personal enrichment.
“Your appointment is not for self-serving interests,” he cautioned.
“You are not here to make money but to serve and to sacrifice for the good of the people. Your success will be judged by your ability to deliver quality services and create real opportunities for Edo citizens.”
Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s zero tolerance for corruption and urged the new officials to uphold transparency, teamwork, and accountability. He stressed that loyalty to the people must come before personal ambition.
“Most importantly, I expect loyalty to the people of Edo State,” he said.
“You must remember that history will judge us by our actions and not by our intentions.”
The Governor also used the event to reinforce discipline and unity among his team. Political analysts view his Asiwaju mandate cap directive as a move to strengthen the Edo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of future elections, fostering solidarity within the ruling party.
Supporters have praised the initiative as a visual statement of alignment with President Tinubu’s developmental vision.
Those sworn in as Commissioners include Barr. Vincent Osas Uwadia, Etin-osa Ogbeiwi, Saturday Uwuilekhue Idehen (JP), Charity Amayaenvbo, Barr. Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua, Felix Akhabue, Prof. Omorodion Ignatius, and Ohimai Ehijimetor.
Others are Eugenia Abdallah, Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi, Prince Kassim Afegbua, Dr. Jerry Uwangue, Mr. John Akhigbe, Festus Ebea, Dr. Elizabeth Ebosele, Dr. Kenneth Okoruwa Ihensekhien, and Barr. Usenbo Paul Ehigie.
Governor Okpebholo also inaugurated several boards and commissions. Blessing Agbomhere was sworn in as Chairman of the Edo State Ecological Fund, while Hon. Frank Okiye became Chairman of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission.
John Osi Akhigbe was appointed Chairman of the Edo State Bursary and Scholarship Board.
The Chairmen and members of the Senior Secondary Education Board and the Edo State Law Reform Commission also took their oaths of office.
In his closing remarks, Governor Okpebholo urged all appointees to view their appointments as opportunities to serve and not as privileges to exploit.
He encouraged them to live by the ideals represented by the Asiwaju mandate cap—loyalty, sacrifice, and genuine service to the people.
“Let the Asiwaju mandate cap remind us that leadership is about service, not self-interest,” he said.
“We must all work together to move Edo forward in alignment with the national vision of President Tinubu.”
The Governor’s address drew applause from party leaders, community representatives, and citizens who attended the event.
Many described the directive as a bold message of unity and purpose, portraying Edo State as a key partner in advancing national development.
Political commentators also noted that the Governor’s loyalty to Tinubu’s leadership reflects a broader trend of APC states reaffirming their commitment to federal policies designed to drive growth and stability.
As the new Commissioners and board members resume their roles, expectations are high that the administration’s renewed energy will translate into meaningful reforms across the state.
With the Asiwaju mandate cap now serving as both a physical and ideological symbol, Okpebholo’s government appears poised to build a disciplined, performance-driven team dedicated to delivering results for Edo people.
In essence, the Asiwaju mandate cap has become more than a fashion item—it is now the emblem of Edo’s political loyalty, unity, and partnership with the Federal Government under President Tinubu’s progressive agenda.
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