Akpabio lauds Okpebholo’s achievements, hails apex court’s ruling

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State for his “tremendous and unprecedented” performance in the rapid transformation of the state.

Senator Akpabio, in a message made available to newsmen through his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, equally congratulated Governor Okpebholo on the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court.

The Senate President hailed the apex court for validating the Okpebholo’s election describing its judgment as the triumph of democracy and the will of the people.

The message read in part: “What the apex court in the land has done is to affirm the will and wishes of the overwhelming majority of the people of Edo State. It shows that the election was transparent, free and fair.

“The declaration by the Supreme Court in favour of Senator Okpebholo against Mr Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the legitimately and constitutionally elected governor of Edo State has proven that elections are won at the ballot and by people who have identified with the grassroots.

“This judgement has again reaffirmed the fact that democracy is at play and the people of Edo State have wholeheartedly embraced the All Progressives Congress (APC), and popularly elected their preferred choice of Senator Okpebholo as their governor.

“This milestone affirms Governor Okpebholo’s mandate and paves the way for him to continue delivering exceptional service to the good people of Edo State. He’s done well in the past seven months and I believe he will do excellently well in his four year tenure.”