Edo state – Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted as the State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Wednesday, April 2, affirmed him as the valid winner of the September 21 governorship election.
Edo guber: Tribunal upholds Okpebholo’s victory
In a statement shared on his X page on Wednesday, Okpebholo insisted that the tribunal affirmed the mandate given to him by the people.
He extended his gratitude to the leadership of the APC and shared his plans for the development of Edo state.
Legit.ng reported that the Edo governorship tribunal affirmed Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of the state in the election held on September 21, 2024.
A three-member panel of the tribunal led by Wilfred Kpochi, on Wednesday, held that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, failed to prove the allegations against the respondents.
The Abuja tribunal held that “no competent witnesses were called” to prove the averments in their petition.
Reacting to the Edo tribunal judgment, Okpebholo tweeted:
“Today, the Tribunal affirmed the mandate graciously given to me by the good people of Edo State. This victory belongs to God and to every Edo citizen who believes in our collective vision for a better, more prosperous state.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and its leadership for their unwavering support and commitment to democracy. With this judgment, we move forward with even greater determination to deliver practical governance and drive the transformation of Edo State.
“The journey continues. Together, we will make Edo great.”
