The Supreme Court’s ruling, which upheld Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo’s victory in the state’s September 2024 governorship election, has been applauded by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike.
“The governor should see the victory as a further call to selfless service to the people of Edo State,” Wike added, urging him to stay focused.
The FCT Minister said in a statement released Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, that the Supreme Court’s ruling was a final affirmation of the governor’s freely granted mandate by the Edo State populace.
“This victory is for the Edo State people who elected Governor Okpebholo,” he declared. It is an appeal for more dedication to the public good.
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“I commend the governor and encourage him to continue working hard for the betterment of Edo State and its citizens.”
“Now that a definitive answer has been given to the question of who actually won the governorship election, it behoves on all opponents of the governor to, in the collective interest of Edo State, join hands with him,” the FCT Minister said, urging Asuerime Ighodalo, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to work with Governor Okpebholo to develop Edo State.
