Gov. Hyacinth Alia has congratulated Edo Governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, over his victory in the September 21st governorship polls.
Alia, in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, on Monday in Makurdi, described Okpebholo’s election as a victory for democracy.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
reports that INEC on Sunday declared Okpebholo of the All Progressive Congress (APC) winner of the Saturday Edo governorship polls.
He said the success of the APC in the governorship election was an indication of the trust and love the people of Edo and Nigerians in general have in the policies and programmes of the APC led government in the country.
He assured the governor elect of his support, a robust working relationship, and partnership for the progress of their respective states and the country in general.
The governor prayed to God to grant Okpebholo good health and a long political life as he steps in to steer the affairs of the state.
He also urged him to use the victory as a platform to offer purposeful leadership to the good people of Edo State and beyond.(NAN)
