Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, to accept the Court of Appeal’s ruling which upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Wike, a prominent PDP leader, advised Ighodalo to move on in the interest of peace and progress in Edo State. “It is time to accept the judgment and let sleeping dogs lie,” he said.
Read Also: Appeal Court confirms Okpebholo’s victory, dumps PDP challenge
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike congratulated Governor Okpebholo on the appellate court’s verdict, encouraging him to stay focused on delivering good governance and the dividends of democracy.
He expressed confidence in Okpebholo’s capacity to lead effectively, describing the judgment as a reaffirmation of the people’s will as expressed in the September 21, 2024 governorship election.
He emphasised his belief in Governor Okpebholo’s ability to continue to provide good governance, saying; “I have watched him since he assumed office and I can say that he has been doing well for Edo State and its people.
“For me, I believe in him, and I am confident that his government will have sustainable impact on Edo State.”
, Nyesom Wike, has called on Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, to accept the Court of Appeal’s ruling which upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo.){kind=link}