Barr Agbaje Congratulates Okpebholo, Edo Governor-elect, Urges Unity in Oyo APC
Barrister Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his emergence as the winner of the just concluded Governorship election in Edo State.
Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to beat his closest opponent, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who scored 247,274 votes in the September 21 governorship election results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) on Sunday evening.
Barr. Agbaje in a statement made available to journalists on Monday, hailed the people of Edo State for reposing confidence in the APC and its Renewed Hope agenda, and rewarding the party with Okpebholo’s victory.
The legal luminary, Agbaje who stated that Edo people have spoken through the ballot, congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for deepening democracy in the country.
The Oyo APC Gubernatorial Aspirant also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring that the people’s votes count, stressing that democracy is taking a firm root in the country, with the electorate being able to reward political parties and candidates, appropriately with their votes.
Agbaje urged the Governor-elect to see his election as a call to serve, urging him to implement people-oriented programmes and policies that would bring progress and prosperity to the people.
“The Edo people have spoken clearly and loudly. Hearty congratulations to my brother, the Governor- elect, Monday Okoebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa.
“The victory is also a vote of confidence in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who has deepened our democracy. It is victory of our party APC and indeed victory for democracy.
“It is a new day in Edo State and I congratulate the people of the state for returning the state to the progressives fold.
Agbaje used the avenue to call on leaders and members of his party, Oyo APC, to prioritise unity. “The people united can never be defeated. In unity lies our strength, and once we prioritise collective interest in Oyo APC, by His Grace, we will coast home victory come 2027”, he submitted.
