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Governor Okpebholo
By PHILIP YATAI
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has congratulated Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on the Appeal Court judgment, affirming his election victory in the Sept. 2024 governorship poll.
Wike, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Mr Lere Olayinka, in Abuja on Thursday, urged Okpebholo to commit to serving the Edo people.
He described the judgment as “a further confirmation of the mandate” freely and genuinely given to Okpebholo by the people of Edo.
He advised the governor to remain focused and committed to good governance and provision of dividends of democracy to the people.
The minister reiterated his belief in Okpebholo’s ability to continue to provide good governance to the Edo people.
“I have watched him since he assumed office and I can say that he has been doing well for Edo and its people.
“For me, I believe in him, and I am confident that his government will have a sustainable impact on Edo,” he said.
Wike also urged the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo to accept the Appeal Court judgment, for the interest of Edo.
“Accept the judgment and allow the sleeping dogs of the election to lie,” Wike said. (NAN)
