The Labour Party candidate, Olumide Akpata, recently discussed his feelings on APC candidate Monday Okpebholo’s frequent absence from the show during an appearance on Arise News’ The Morning Show. Upon hearing the Anchors discuss Okpebholo’s anticipated attendance on the show, Akpata remarked, “Don’t hold your breath, he won’t show up.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The anchors had earlier mentioned their delight in interviewing Asue Ighodalo, and Akpata’s impressive ability to switch between Pidgin and English during the conversation. Akpata humorously added that he grew up in Warri, where Pidgin is the primary language, saying, “Na Warri I grow, I think in Pidgin first.”
Arise News has been attempting to have Monday Okpebholo, the APC Gubernatorial Candidate, on The Morning Show as the Edo Governorship election approaches in September. However, he has yet to appear on the program. The anchors offered to conduct the interview in Pidgin or even bring an interpreter if Okpebholo prefers to speak in the Edo language, but Akpata’s comment suggests that Okpebholo may continue to avoid the interview.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>