President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his victory in the Edo State governorship election, commending the All Progressives Congress (APC) for their hard work and the people of Edo for their support.
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The PDP has, however, rejected the result of the election alleging that the collation process was compromised.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.Read the full statement by Mr Onanuga below.
He urges Mr Okpebholo not to gloat over his victory but to see it as a challenging call to service. He encourages him to demonstrate magnanimity by reaching out to his political rivals and uniting the people of Edo State to ensure its development. In addition, the president commends the people of Edo State for their orderly and peaceful conduct during the election, underscoring the maturing of Nigeria’s democracy after 25 years.
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