Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Edo State Governor-elect Monday Okpebholo on his landslide victory in Saturday’s governorship election.
Sanwo-Olu described the outcome as a well-deserved win and a clear manifestation that the All Progressives Congress remains the party of choice for Nigerians at the local, state, and federal levels.
In a message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu praised the people of Edo State for rejecting the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and voting for the APC.
He said, “Okpebholo’s victory is well deserved and a clear manifestation that the All Progressives Congress remains the party of choice for Nigerians at the local, state and federal levels.”
Sanwo-Olu advised the Governor-elect to “make his victory count for all the citizens and residents of Edo State, irrespective of their political affiliations, social and ethnic backgrounds.
“The landslide victory of Senator Okpebholo and the ruling party showed that Edo people know what is right, and they have done what is right by sacking the PDP and voting for the APC,” he added.
The Lagos governor also commended President Bola Tinubu for creating a level playing field for all governorship candidates in the Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Edo State.
He praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for being an unbiased umpire and security agencies for providing adequate security during the election.
Sanwo-Olu expressed appreciation for the efforts of APC leaders, including Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, for working tirelessly for the party’s victory. He specifically acknowledged the role of Governor Bassey Ottu-led National Campaign Council for the Edo State Governorship election.
He said, “I congratulate Edo State APC governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for emerging victorious in Saturday’s gubernatorial election and returning as the duly elected governor.
“Senator Okpebholo’s victory is a clear indication that the people of Edo State want a breath of fresh air in the State, and I believe, strongly that the APC government will surpass their expectations.”
