Wike hails as Appeal Court declares APC’s Okpebholo winner of Edo guber poll
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has extended his congratulations to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo following the Appeal Court’s decision to uphold his electoral victory in the September 2024 governorship election.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by Lere Olayinka, the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Wike urged Governor Okpebholo to “remain focused and committed to good governance and provision of democracy dividends to the people.”
Wike characterized the Appeal Court’s judgment as a validation of the mandate freely granted to Okpebholo by the populace of Edo State. He expressed strong confidence in the governor’s capacity to provide effective leadership, stating, “I have watched him since he assumed office and I can say that he has been doing well for Edo State and its people.”
He further affirmed his belief in Okpebholo’s administration, stressing, “For me, I believe in him, and I am confident that his government will have a sustainable impact on Edo State.”
Additionally, Wike called on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asuerime Ighodalo, to accept the Appeal Court’s judgment in good faith. He encouraged Ighodalo to prioritize the collective well-being of Edo State, advising him to “allow the sleeping dogs of the election to lie.”
Source: LEADERSHIP
