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Egor/Ikpoba-Okha 2027

Who is
EJ?

Hon. EJ Agbonayinma

Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma

Born in a village. Tapped rubber to survive. Immigrated to America. Slept in a car for six months. Became a federal legislator. Uncovered the largest crude oil theft in Nigerian history.

Constituency engagement

The Trust Question

Why should Egor/Ikpoba-Okha
trust him?

Verified by International Media

His work was reported by Reuters and Bloomberg on the same day. No other candidate in this race has that level of international verification.

Served at the Highest Levels

Federal Legislator (2015–2019). Federal Commissioner at the Code of Conduct Bureau (2020–2025). Honoured by the University of Benin for selfless service.

A Man of the People

He spent his 65th birthday at orphanages, not at a party. He walked all 20 wards. His wife coordinated market women's empowerment. He comes from where you come from.

The Track Record

3 things he
has done.

1

Uncovered $17 Billion in Stolen Oil

On September 22, 2016, EJ filed a motion in the House of Representatives exposing $17 billion worth of stolen crude oil — 391 million barrels shipped to the US alone. The investigation covered 41 countries and was supported by US Customs and the Department of Justice.

2

Represented Egor/Ikpoba-Okha in the National Assembly

Elected in 2015 to the House of Representatives. Chaired the Committee on Nigeria/US Parliamentary Relations. Sponsored over 100 petitions, 4 bills, and 20 motions. Walked every ward, empowered women and youth, and fought for constituency infrastructure.

3

Served as Federal Commissioner at the Code of Conduct Bureau

Appointed in 2020, served five years including as Acting Chairman. Honoured for "outstanding service" upon completion of tenure in 2025. The CCB ensures public officers comply with ethical standards — EJ enforced those standards at the highest level.

Smart Hub Vision

The Vision

3 things he
wants to build.

Edo State Smart Hub

Digital Governance Platform

A digital governance platform that activates Edo State's existing 4,892km fiber optic network — turning underutilized infrastructure into a citizen engagement engine with real-time dashboards and economic innovation tools.

Youth Boost

Youth Empowerment Pathway

A 4-goal empowerment framework targeting the 60%+ youth population across all 20 wards — delivering vocational training, community support networks, and sustainable capacity building.

Allied Farms — Palm Royal City

Agriculture & Economic Engine

A self-sustaining economic ecosystem combining large-scale agriculture, affordable housing, renewable energy, and an agricultural academy — with franchise networks across the constituency.

#EJHasCome

The Competence of Hope

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