Video: ‘It’s Confusing Me,’ Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo Struggles to Read Budget Figures, Assembly Erupts in Laughter
A viral video has surfaced showing Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, struggling to read budget figures during a presentation. The video, obtained by Ejes Gist News, captures the governor’s difficulty in reading out the numbers.
In the video, Governor Okpebholo attempts to read the budget figures three times but fails each time. Frustrated, he exclaims, “It’s confusing me, all these numbers are confusing,” prompting laughter from the entire Edo State House of Assembly.
This incident has drawn attention, especially given that during the election, Okpebholo faced accusations of being unable to articulate effectively.
The video has sparked a range of reactions on social media, with many users expressing concern over the governor’s ability to manage the state’s finances.
Critics argue that this incident highlights a lack of preparedness and competence, while supporters claim that public speaking errors do not necessarily reflect one’s overall capability to govern.
In response to the viral video, some political analysts have suggested that Governor Okpebholo’s team should provide him with better support and preparation for public presentations.
They argue that such incidents can undermine public confidence in leadership and affect the administration’s credibility.
The governor’s office has yet to release an official statement addressing the incident. However, sources close to the administration have indicated that measures are being taken to ensure that future budget presentations are more polished and error-free.
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