It is with exceeding joy and great delight that I congratulate Your Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, on your very well-deserved victory at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

Although this positive outcome did not come as a surprise to Edo people who voted overwhelmingly for you and your Deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa in the 2024 Governorship Election, the people are nevertheless relieved that the distraction which the trial posed to the smooth and speedy implementation of your visionary and articulate governance, has been laid aside.

Your Excellency, I have no doubt that now that the judiciary has reaffirmed the mandate that Edo people gave to you on September 21, 2024, your resolve to implement your revolutionary 5-point agenda is rekindled and your unwavering commitment to take Edo to heights yet unattained will gain supersonic traction.

Let me also use this medium to express my appreciation to the judiciary which did not succumb to the blackmail of the unscrupulous opposition, but stood firm on the side of evidence and truth to uphold the decision of Edo people.

Also I want congratulate all members of the APC, the supporters of the party and our amiable Governor, and indeed all Edo people, on this monumental triumph. Our expectation of the Governor to deliver premium governance is now very assured as we look forward to great developments that are already ubiquitous.

Once again, I congratulate Your Excellency even as I am proud to be a part of your excellent team, which by this victory remains in place to join you in the perfect execution of your SHINE Agenda.

May the Good Lord grant you perfect health and exceptional wisdom as you recommit to the lofty task of serving Edo people and bringing them unprecedented progress and prosperity.