President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his inauguration as the governor of Edo State.
Okpebholo assumed control of the reins of leadership on Tuesday from the immediate past governor, Godwin Obaseki, in a function that pulled in dignitaries the likes VP Kashim Shettima.
Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesman in a statement, the President asked “Governor Okpebholo to work tirelessly to enhance the living standards of the people of Edo State and have a tremendous impact during his tenure.”
The President rejoiced that Edo has joined the ranks of states governed by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He urged the new governor to justify “the confidence placed in him and the APC while fostering true democracy and effective governance in the state.”
To achieve this, he admonished Okpebholo to empower the Legislature and other imperative government institutions all through his administration, highlighting that a vigorous and independent lawmaking body is fundamental for accomplishing democratic good governance.
Tinubu “bemoaned the previous administration’s attempts to undermine the legislative branch, which hindered its effectiveness for much of its tenure.”
The President likewise recognized the Independent National Electoral Commission for the successful conduct of the Edo Governorship Election and asked the Commission to take a stab at much more excellence in the upcoming Ondo Governorship Election, scheduled for November 16, 2024.
President Tinubu celebrated this achievement as a new chapter in Edo State’s democratic journey and celebrated with the people of Edo for this pivotal event.
