- Safiu Kehinde
Edo state former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has congratulated newly elected governor of the state, Monday Okpebholo, over his victory at the just concluded gubernatorial election.
This was contained in a post on his official X handle moments after the declaration of the APC candidate as the winner of the election yesterday.
In what he described as triumph of democracy, Shaibu commended Edo people for their resilience.
Today, we celebrate the triumph of democracy in Nigeria, particularly in Edo State.
He said the victory solidified the power of the people.
“I commend the resilient people of Edo for their patience and active participation in the elections.’
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“Your voices were heard through your votes for Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa of the All Progressives Congress.
“I say a big congratulations to the newly elected governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
“This victory solidifies the power of the people, affirming the government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
“Thank you, Edo State, and congratulations to the APC family.” Shaibu wrote