The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the emergence of Monday Okpebholo as governor-elect of Edo State will pave the way for federal government projects in the state.
He said the victory is freedom for the state, describing it as a milestone for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Akpabio in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, congratulated Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa on their “hard-fought, but well-deserved victory in the Edo State governorship election”.
The senate president said their victory is significant for the APC and also a victory for the state
According to Akpabio, the victory of the APC in Edo will pave the way for more Federal Government projects and infrastructural development schemes to reach the state.
“This triumph is a testament to Sen. Okpebholo’s tireless efforts and commitment to the people of Edo.
“As a seasoned politician and senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Okpebholo has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive positive change and progress.
“His victory is a significant milestone for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a clear indication of the people’s trust in his leadership,” the statement quoted him as saying.
While advising Okpebholo to do a good job to ensure that the dividends of democracy reach all corners of the state, he called on the people to rally behind their new governor and accord him the support he would need to be able to move the state forward.
Akpabio however expressed confidence that Okpebholo and Idahosa would be good ambassadors of the National Assembly serving senators and honourable members respectively.
He further expressed the hope that they would build on the progress made so far to take Edo to greater heights.
The President of the Senate urged the duo to be magnanimous in victory by extending their hands of fellowship to every Edo person with the value needed for the development of the state no matter their affiliations.
Akpabio said with the election victory secured, the task ahead is enormous and will require all hands to be on deck.
“I, therefore, urge you to take deliberate actions to unite the state and attract development to transform the state,” transformation.