The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has called for the resignation of Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, citing worsening economic hardship and deteriorating social conditions in the state. National Chairman of CRPP, Dr. Samson Isibor, stated that the situation in Edo has become intolerable, describing it as the worst in the state's history. He made the remarks in a statement issued yesterday, responding to a peaceful protest held last Wednesday in Benin City by hundreds of youths and residents. Protesters decried rising fuel prices, erratic power supply, poor road networks, high food costs, unemployment, and general hardship.
Isibor said Edo State is effectively at a standstill, with no visible infrastructure development, non-functional health centres, and entrepreneurs leaving due to high operational costs. He accused the governor of a lackadaisical attitude, claiming there is no visible effort to address poverty and insecurity. "We have noted with grave concern that wherever you turn to in Edo State, it is lamentation," Isibor said, adding that "Edo is at a standstill as if there is no government in the state." He urged Okpebholo to either take urgent action or step down, alleging the governor is more focused on the 2027 presidential election and a predetermined local government election.
Dr. Samson Isibor's demand for Governor Monday Okpebholo to resign over economic hardship puts political pressure on a leadership barely months in office. While the protest and CRPP's statement reflect genuine public frustration, the call for resignation is more symbolic than practical, given the coalition's limited political influence. This moment does not signal imminent change in Edo's governance, but it does spotlight how quickly public patience is eroding under sustained economic strain.
