Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the string of defeats suffered by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a trigger for celebration within the state.
Addressing supporters on Friday, Might 30, after the Court docket of Appeal affirmed his election victory, Okpebholo led a victory motorcade by way of the streets of Benin Metropolis. He was joined by his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, social gathering leaders, youths and market ladies.
“The PDP retains giving us causes to have a good time,” he informed the cheering crowd. “We beat them within the governorship election, on the Tribunal, and now on the Appeal Court docket. We’ll beat them once more on the Supreme Court docket.”
The governor credited the victories to divine favour, saying, “God is answerable for Edo State and can maintain granting victory to its individuals.”
He used the second to thank President Bola Tinubu for standing by the individuals of Edo and stated the state is already seeing indicators of progress underneath the APC-led authorities.
“Edo individuals will assist President Tinubu once more in 2027,” he declared. “Nobody can silence the voice of the individuals, not even the PDP.”
Okpebholo accused the opposition social gathering of making an attempt to affect the judiciary with stolen funds however recommended the judges for resisting stress.
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“The judges stood for fact and justice,” he stated.
He additionally dismissed claims by the PDP that their mandate was stolen, suggesting they had been following the trail of unsuccessful alliances.
“They had been following figures like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi in forming a coalition that will not succeed,” he stated.
“The time of PDP in Edo is over. Underneath my management, we’ll proceed to offer Edo individuals actual growth.”
The governor pointed to ongoing work, together with the flyover undertaking at Ikpoba-Hill, and revealed plans for 2 extra flyovers as a part of his infrastructure agenda.
The Appeal Court docket had on Thursday upheld his election, dismissing the PDP’s petition.
Within the ruling, Justice Mohammed Danjuma stated the opposition social gathering didn’t current convincing proof of wrongdoing within the September 21, 2024 election.
