Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo and Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu have congratulated Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and winner of the Edo State Governorship election held on Saturday.
Ododo in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah
reacted to the declaration of Senator Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, Governor Ododo praised the Edo state Governor-elect and the leadership of the party for the resilience and determination that led to the return of the APC to power in Edo state.
The Kogi State Governor who was in Akoko-Edo to ensure the APC secure victory in the area with 34,847 votes which is the highest return by the party in any local government area in the state, commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the people of Edo state during the polls and for matching their words with action by electing the APC candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo as the next Governor of Edo state.
He also commended INEC and law enforcement agencies for displaying high level of professionalism and for ensuring that law and order prevailed during the Edo state governorship election.
Governor Ododo reiterated the promise of the APC and the Edo State Governor-elect to give priority to the welfare of the people of the state and to carry every segment of the state along in the development agenda of the APC administration when inaugurated in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
While expressing commitment to deepen partnership between Kogi and Edo as neighbouring states with social, cultural and economic ties, the Kogi State Governor prayed for God’s guidance for the Edo state Governor-elect to pilot the affairs of the state into a new chapter of development.
Senator Monday Okpebholo was declared winner of the Edo State governorship election by INEC on Sunday having scored 291,667 votes to defeat his closest challenger Mr. Asue Ighodalo of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who came second with 247,274 votes in a keenly contested election.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nsa Gill, Governor Otu lauded the active participation of the people of Edo State in the election, emphasizing that their votes have unequivocally echoed, underscoring the robust foundation of democracy in our nation.
“The outcome of the election underscored the importance of citizens exercising their democratic prerogative and the consequential impact it wields on the political landscape of our nation”, Otu quipped.
Furthermore, Governor Otu expressed his gratification in the alignment of both Cross River State and Edo State under the aegis of the All Progress Congress, stressing that “it as a promising indication of unity and collaboration that will fortify the South-south region’s position in national politics.”
Governor Otu characterized the party’s triumph “as a testament to diligence, dedication, and unwavering commitment to public service, accentuating the party’s fundamental values and principles.”
He maintained his conviction that Senator Okpebholo will uphold these ideals as he steers the state towards a brighter future.
Governor Otu also extended his felicitations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the APC’s victory in Edo State, noting that it further depicts the success of his renewed hope agenda for the nation.
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