Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has congratulated Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, on his victory at the election tribunal.
On Wednesday, the tribunal upheld Okpebholo’s victory in the
September 2024 governorship poll, while dismissing the petition of Asue
Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election.
In a statement on Wednesday signed by Lere Olayinka, his
senior special assistant on public communications and social media, Wike
described the ruling as a reaffirmation of the mandate freely given to
Okpebholo by the Edo people.
He urged the governor to remain focused on governance and
not be distracted by those who “are only interested in getting power through
the back door”.
The minister said the tribunal verdict was for the people of
Edo state while imploring the governor to remain committed to service.
Wike expressed confidence in Okpebholo’s leadership, saying
he believes the governor will bring development to the state.
“I believe in him and with the way he has started, I believe
that his government will impact positively on Edo State and its people,” he
added.
Wike is a member of the PDP while Okpebholo is of the All
Progressives Congress (APC).
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