Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo on Friday, in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo’s appeals will crash at the appellate court.
Gov. Okpebholo said this while speaking at Okaijesan Town Hall, Irrua, venue for the celebration of his victory at the tribunal, hosted by Edo Central leaders.
The governor thanked Edo people for their support and prayers, assuring them that his administration will continue with the current pace of developmental strides.
He noted that Ighodalo and the PDP have declared their intention to challenge the verdict of the election petition tribunal, which gave him and his party victory on Wednesday.
The governor said Ighodalo and PDP are free to appeal the tribunal’s ruling, declaring that they will fail at the Appeal Court.
“The opposition party has been talking and shouting, but Edo people spoke very clear and loud with their votes on September 21, 2024.
“Edo people voted for the right person in Senator Monday Okpebholo. The people will speak again when the time is right.
“We have defeated them at the tribunal, and they said they want to appeal the ruling. If they like, let them appeal and even get to the Supreme Court. We will defeat them.
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“They have stolen enough money from Edo State. So, they are wasting the money on court cases. If they like, let them spend the whole money they stole from the people.
“They will never steal Edo people’s mandate given to me and the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the September 21 governorship election,” the governor said.
Gov. Okpebholo revealed plans by his administration, to develop Esanland through road infrastructure, noting that his administration has awarded a contract to dualise the old road from Ekpoma to Ubiaja.
Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, said God gave Edo people double victory in the September 21 governorship election, and at the election petition tribunal ruling.
He noted that Gov. Okpebholo, who won the governorship election, has been affirmed as the truly elected governor by the election petition tribunal in Abuja.
