Tinubu Lauds Okpebholo On Supreme Court Victory, Calls For Unity, Accelerated Development In Edo

Thursday July 10, 2025

By TheNewsDESK |

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State following the Supreme Court’s affirmation of his election.

The apex court, serving as the final arbiter, Thursday , July 10, upheld Governor Okpebholo’s victory in the Edo State governorship election, which took place in September 2024.

Tinubu’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, July 10.

The statement reads: “President Bola Tinubu congratulates Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court.

“The Edo State governorship election took place in September 2024, and Governor Okpebholo was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

“The Supreme Court, as the final arbiter, upheld the election of the governor today.

“President Tinubu encourages Governor Okpebholo to be magnanimous in victory and rally the citizens of Edo across divides towards a singular vision of advancing the state’s development.

“The President advises that now that the governor has cleared the legal hurdles, it is time for him to accelerate the delivery of exceptional services and good governance to the people of Edo State, which he has already begun to do.

“President Tinubu also congratulates the leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State and calls for cohesion and dedication in effectively discharging the mandate given by the people.”

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