Ganduje hails Okpebholo’s win, predicts unprecedented growth in Edo

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his victory in Saturday’s keenly contested Edo State governorship election.

Ganduje expressed confidence that Okpebholo’s win would usher in unprecedented growth and development for the state.

In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday in Abuja by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje emphasised that the victory was a reflection of the trust the people of Edo have in the APC’s progressive ideology and the leadership of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating his closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata, who garnered 247,274 and 22,763 votes, respectively.

Ganduje stated, “His victory reflects the trust and hope placed in his leadership, as well as the hard work and resilience of party members and supporters, who ensured a free, fair, and peaceful election.”

“With Senator Okpebholo’s leadership, Edo State is set to experience unprecedented growth, peace, and development, transforming the lives of its citizens.

Okpebholo will continue to uphold the values of good governance, transparency, and service to the people, which are the foundation of the APC’s vision for Nigeria.”

The APC leader further assured that the party would continue to support Okpebholo’s administration to realise the vision of a greater Edo State, benefiting all its people.

He also thanked President Bola Tinubu and the Progressive Governors Forum for their support, noting that the victory belongs to all the people of Edo.