BREAKING: #EDO2024 – Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo Expresses Gratitude to Top Leaders, Prepares for Transformation of Edo State!

Senator Monday Okpebholo Receives Certificate of Return, Promises Rapid Development for Edo State

The Governor-Elect of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the formal declaration of his victory in the recent gubernatorial election. In a ceremony filled with joy and widespread celebration across the state, Okpebholo thanked the people of Edo for their trust and pledged to work tirelessly to deliver on his promises.

In his acceptance speech, the Governor-Elect extended his profound gratitude to the President of Nigeria, the Vice President, Senate President, Deputy Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and his colleagues in the National Assembly for their consistent encouragement and words of wisdom. Okpebholo specifically acknowledged the support of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the Progressive Governors Forum led by Dr. Hope Uzodinma, the Governor of Imo State. Their collective backing played a pivotal role in his victory, he noted.

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Okpebholo also reserved special appreciation for Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, whose energy and determination helped make his victory a reality. He expressed his deep respect for the Royal Fathers of Edo State, with a heartfelt mention of Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, for their blessings and support throughout his campaign.

In a show of sportsmanship, the Governor-Elect extended his congratulations to his fellow contestants, praising their conduct during the electoral process and inviting them to work with him in the spirit of unity for the betterment of Edo State. He particularly called upon notable figures such as Asue Ighodalo and Akpata to join him in propelling the state toward a brighter future.

As Okpebholo prepares to be sworn in, he reassured the people of Edo State of his readiness to “hit the ground running” and his determination to transform the state into a beacon of progress and development. With a strong focus on infrastructural growth and governance, the Governor-Elect promised to restore Edo’s lost glory and lead the state toward unprecedented prosperity.

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