Tribunal ruling shows that I won Edo gov. election clearly – Okpebholo

By Jethro Ibileke

Governor Monday Okpebholo has said the ruling by the Edo Election Petition tribunal showed that he won the 2024 governorship election clearly as the three judges unanimously gave his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC victory.

He said this during a victory dinner held at the New Festival Hall of Government House, Benin City, on Monday night to celebrate his victory at the election petition tribunal.

Okpebholo added that with the affirmation of his victory by the Tribunal, Edo people will see more positive developments, as his administration has adopted the practical governance style.

Addressing the leaders of APC, the Governor assured them that they would be respected, and his administration would work for the people in terms of growth and development.

“I thank all party faithful and leaders, All Progressives Congress (APC) State Working Committee (SWC) as they stood by us to ensure victory.

“I also thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who refused to do anti-party at the point of pressure. The President is a party man and he stood by the party.

“My duty is very simple. First, to work for Edo people and secure our land. With these steps, Edo State will move forward. I am here to say thank you as I appreciate your dedication and hard work, which have brought us this far.

“The tribunal ruling shows we won the governorship election clearly as the three judges unanimously gave APC victory. Edo is marching forward, and we will continue to do our best to uplift the well-being of our people,” he stated.

Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District and former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, congratulated the Okpebholo for the victory of the party at the election and subsequently at the election petition tribunal.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the APC in the State, Jaret Tenebe, thanked the people of the State for their votes during the election, assuring them that the Governor will deliver on all his electioneering promises which he said he has already started doing in the last few months in office.

“This is the first meeting we are having after taking over the governance of Edo State, and it is something to rejoice about. This is an evening with the Governor in appreciation of the election in solidarity and support of leaders during the tribunal. We welcome all to this victory dinner and wish all happy celebration,” he said.