Posted by Amarachi on Thu 03rd Apr, 2025 - tori.ng
Wike described the tribunal ruling as a further confirmation of the mandate freely given to Okpebholo by the people of Edo State.
Nyesom Wike
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has hailed the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on his victory at the election tribunal, which affirmed his election in the September 2024 governorship elections.
In a statement on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike described the tribunal ruling as a further confirmation of the mandate freely given to Okpebholo by the people of Edo State.
He urged the governor to remain focused on governance and not to be distracted by those seeking power “through the back door.”
“The victory is for the people of Edo State who elected Governor Okpebholo,” Wike stated, adding that the governor should continue his commitment to serving the people.
Expressing confidence in Okpebholo’s leadership, Wike commended the governor’s early strides in office, stating, “I believe in him, and with the way he has started, I am confident that his government will have a positive impact on Edo State and its people.”