By Daniel Tyokua
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Thursday, congratulated the Governor of Edo state, Monday Okpebholo on his victory at the Appeal Court.
He said the victory had confirmed that the mandate was genuinely given to Okpebholo by the people of Edo.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had dragged the Governor to tribunal and Appeal Courts over the September, 2024 governorship poll, citing irregularities.
But at the tribunal, where the legal battle started the Governor was declared the real winner, not satisfied with the judgement, PDP also took the matter to Appeal Court, where the court also declared the Governor winner of the election.
In a statement issued on Thursday, by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, urged the governor to remain committed to good governance and provision of dividends of democracy to the people.
He expressed confidence in Okpebholo’s ability to continue to provide good governance.
The statement reads in parts, “I have watched him since he assumed office and I can say that he has been doing well for Edo State and its people.
“For me, I believe in him, and I am confident that his government will have sustainable impact on Edo State.”
The statement urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate,
Asuerime Ighodalo to accept the Appeal Court judgment.
