#EdoDecides2024: Okpebholo’s victory confirms people’s acceptance of APC ideals — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has noted that the victory of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Saturday’s Edo State governorship election is a testament to the people’s support for the ruling party, its progressive ideals, its economic reengineering programme and its commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians.
A statement issued on Sunday night by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) noted that Okpebholo was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, having defeated other contenders for the position.
Congratulating him, President Tinubu commended APC national leaders, Edo State leaders, and party governors for working hard to achieve victory.
He urged Okpebholo not to gloat over his victory but to see it as a challenging call to service. He encourages him to demonstrate magnanimity by reaching out to his political rivals and uniting the people of Edo State to ensure its development.
President Tinubu also praised other candidates who participated in the election for their contributions to advancing Nigeria’s democracy, saying peaceful political contests, such as the one on Saturday, portray Nigeria as a stable democracy.
