Senate President Godswill Akpabio has made public that he will personally present the official results of the Edo Governorship Election to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
Akpabio, in a statement shortly before leaving for Abuja, revealed that he was passed over the result sheet by the Edo State APC Chairman, Jeret Tenebe, for onward transmission to President Tinubu, GCFR. The Senate President noted that the handover came after the party’s fruitful outing at the polls, which saw Okpebholo pronounced winner of the Edo gubernatorial election.
“I was presented with a copy of the results sheet by the Edo State chairman, Jeret Tenebe, shortly before my departure to Abuja. This will be transmitted to our party leader and President, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” Akpabio stated.
The APC’s triumph in Edo State is being lauded as a significant win for the party, with Senator Okpebholo emerging victorius in a cut-throat race. The political race, marked by high voter turnout, further hardened the party’s foothold in the region.
Akpabio communicated confidence in Okpebholo’s capacity to steer Edo State towards proceeded growth and advancement, expanding on the successes of the outgoing administration.
He likewise lauded the endeavours of the APC leadership and the people of Edo for their overwhelming support.
Senator Okpebholo’s triumph is viewed as an impression of the party’s solid presence in Edo State and the trust placed in its leadership. As Akpabio gets ready to convey the results to President Tinubu, the APC keeps on praising another significant political accomplishment, highlighting its influence and strategy ahead of future political races.
