Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has congratulated the Governor-elect of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo over his victory at the weekend governorship election, describing it as resounding.
In the same vein, Governor Uzodimma has lauded the people of Edo State for turning out in their numbers to cast their ballot for Sen. Okpebholo as their choice of Governor-elect.
Sen. Okpebholo was declared winner on Sunday, September 22, in the September 21, 2024 Edo governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He beat his strongest contenders – Asue Ighodalo of the People’s Democratic Party and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party – in the keenly contested poll to be declared winner.
Taking to his social media handle on Monday, Governor Uzodimma congratulated both the Governor-elect and the people of Edo State for affirming their belief in the vision of the APC and her commitment to delivering sustainable development and progress in Edo State in particular and Nigeria at large.
The Governor wrote: “On behalf of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Progressive Governors’ Forum, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo on his resounding victory as the Governor-elect of Edo State.
“I also want to express our profound gratitude and appreciation to the good people of Edo State for this overwhelming show of love and confidence in our Party. By giving their mandate to the APC, they have reaffirmed their belief in our vision and commitment to delivering sustainable development and progress.
“Under the leadership of Senator Okpebholo, I am confident that Edo State will experience a transformative era of growth and prosperity, reflecting the core ideals of our Party. This victory is not just a win for our Party, but for the entire State and the Nation as we continue to strive for a better and more progressive Nigeria.
“Congratulations once again, and may your tenure bring unprecedented progress to the people of Edo State.”