APC hails Gov Okpebholo, his deputy on election tribunal victory
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, following the governorship election tribunal judgement, affirming their electoral victory.
The Ganduje-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Party, through a statement by its spokesperson, Felix Morka Esq, on Thursday said this landmark judgement validated overwhelming support of the Edo State electorate for APC’s candidate in the September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election.
According to APC, the judgement also stands as an affirmation of the popular will of the good people of Edo State.
“We applaud the judiciary for its well reasoned decision in the matter, underscoring its independence, professionalism and commitment to strengthening democracy in our country.
“Our great Party salutes the good people of Edo State for their massive support of our Party during the past election, and for their patience and sustained support through the litigation”, the statement reads.
APC expressed confidence that the victory will further energize Governor Okpebholo, who is already saturating the state with good governance and dividends of democracy, urging him to do even more for the Edo electorate, and translate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda into meaningful benefits for all in the state.
Spark News Daily reports that the Edo Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Wednesday affirmed Monday Okpebholo of the APC as the valid winner of the September 21 governorship election.
In a unanimous judgment, the three-member panel led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Asuerime Ighodalo.
