President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan and Ekiti State Governor Mr Biodun Oyebanji have congratulated Edo State Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo on his victory at the just concluded Edo State Governorship election.
Senator Lawan, in a statement issued on Monday, described Okpebholo’s victory as a well-deserved win for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
The former Senate President, who represents Yobe North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, lauded security agencies for ensuring the peaceful conduct of the election.
He commended the determination of stakeholders and voters to make their voices heard through the ballot box.
Senator Lawan applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for conducting a free, fair and credible election in Edo State.
He urged the electoral body to sustain the tempo and ensure that subsequent elections in the country are conducted in the same manner.
The statement by Senator Lawan reads: “I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to my Distinguished colleague, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, on the well-deserved victory at the just concluded Edo State Governorship election.
“I applaud the exemplary conduct of voters, security agencies, and all stakeholders during the Edo governorship election. The peaceful and orderly process is a testament to the democratic maturity of our nation.
“The professionalism and dedication of our security agencies maintained law and order and created the much-needed conducive atmosphere for the exercise of civic duty.
“I am proud of the determination of stakeholders and the Edo electorate to make their voices heard through the ballot box.
“Sen. Okpebholo’s victory is an outcome of his commitment to the development of Edo State. I am confident that he will bring his wealth of experience and expertise to bear in his new role as the Governor of Edo State.
“I wish him a successful tenure in office as he mounts the saddle of leadership to develop Edo State and improve the lives of its people,” Senator Lawan said
On his part, Oyebanji in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, made available to journalists on Monday, hailed the people of Edo State for reposing confidence in the APC and its Renewed Hope agenda and rewarding the party with Okpebholo’s victory.
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The Ekiti Governor who stated that Edo people have spoken through the ballot, congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for deepening democracy in the country, adding that the outcome of the Edo election is a vote of confidence in the Tinubu administration.
Oyebanji also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for ensuring that the people’s votes count, stressing that democracy is taking a firm root in the country, with the electorate being able to reward political parties and candidates, appropriately with their votes.
He called on the Okpebholo, the Governor-elect and his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa, to be magnanimous in victory and extend hands of fellowship to their opponents in the election.
Oyebanji also urged the Governor-elect to see his election as a call to serve, urging him to implement people-oriented programmes and policies that would bring progress and prosperity to the people.
“The Edo people have spoken clearly and loudly. Hearty congratulations to my brother, the Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa.
“The victory is also a vote of confidence in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who has deepened our democracy. It is a victory for our party APC and indeed a victory for democracy.
“It is a new day in Edo State and I congratulate the people of the state for returning the state to the progressive fold”, the Governor added
