Bwala slams Okpebholo over Arise TV snub, calls APC campaign ‘ineffective’

• Bwala emphasized that Edo is an economically thriving region with a decent standard of living, and its people merit better.
• He expressed concern that the APC’s campaign narrative is unconvincing and urged Okpebholo to take responsibility for sharing his vision with the people.

Daniel Bwala, a former aide to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticized APC’s Edo governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, for his recent statement.

Okpebholo is the APC candidate for the forthcoming the Edo State governorship election.

Bwala in a post on his X handle on Thursday advised Okpebholo to invite TV house of his choice and discuss his policies in the language of his choice.

He said it disappointing that Okpebholo claimed he wouldn’t appear on Arise TV because Edo residents lack access to satellite TV subscriptions.

Bwala suggested that Okpebholo should instead choose a broadcast station and share his vision in his preferred language.

He emphasized that Edo is an economically thriving region with a decent standard of living, and its people merit better.

Bwala expressed concern that the APC’s campaign narrative is unconvincing and urged Okpebholo to take responsibility for sharing his vision with the people.

The post read: “APC governorship campaign in Edo has to do more; So far the narrative is ineffective. For a stakeholder to say the governorship candidate will not go to Arise TV because Edo people can’t afford DSTV is shameful and regrettable

“The simple answer could have been to say that the candidate will visit the network station of his choice and appear there for interview

“Edo is a rich state with reasonable economic standards; and definitely not among the states bankrupt to the point the people can’t afford DSTV. Haba!

“I will advise Mr Monday Okpebholo to invite TV house of his choice and convenience, in a convenient location at his expense and discuss his policies in the language of his choice.

“English language is not a test of intelligence; French, Germans, Italians and Spanish people don’t speak English and they govern their countries well Edo people deserve more.”