The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has described the emergence of Monday Okpebholo as the governor-elect of Edo State as a milestone for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr Akpabio in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, congratulated Mr Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa on their “hard-fought, but well-deserved victory in the Edo State governorship election”.
The Senate President said that the outcome of the election was not just a victory for the APC but for the entire state.
He added that the victory would pave the way for more Federal Government projects and infrastructural development schemes to trickle down to the state.
“This triumph is a testament to Senator Okpebholo’s tireless efforts and commitment to the people of Edo.
“As a seasoned politician and senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Okpebholo has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive positive change and progress.
“His victory is a significant milestone for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a clear indication of the people’s trust in his leadership,” the statement quoted Mr Akpabio as saying.
Mr Akpabio further advised the Edo governor-elect to continue his good works to ensure that the dividends of democracy reach all corners of the state.
He called on the people of Edo to rally behind their new governor and accord him all the support he would need to be able to move the state forward.
Mr Akpabio expressed confidence that Messrs Okpebholo and Idahosa would be good ambassadors of the National Assembly as serving senators and honourable members respectively.
He said he was hopeful that they would build on the progress made so far to take Edo to greater heights.
The Senate President urged the duo to be magnanimous in victory by extending their hands of fellowship to every Edo person with the value needed for the development of the state no matter their affiliations.
According to Mr Akpabio, with the election victory already secured, the task ahead is enormous and will require all hands to be on deck.
“I, therefore, urge you to take deliberate actions to unite the state and attract development to transform the state,” he said.
