Edo South Senator, APC Chair Laud Okpebholo Over Supreme Court Victory

The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District at National Assembly, Senator Neda Imasuen, on Friday described the Supreme Court Judgment which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election Victory as a landmark judgement and well deserved.

Senator Imasuen in a statement, said the victory was for the entire Edo people, adding that it re-enforced the collective belief in the sanctity of democracy and rule of law.

“I warmly congratulate His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his resounding and well-deserved victory at the Supreme Court on Thursday, which has finally brought an end to the long and strenuous legal contest surrounding the Edo State governorship election.

“The Supreme Court’s landmark judgement not only affirms the will of the people, but also reinforces our collective belief in the sanctity of democracy and the rule of law.

“By dismissing the petition and holding that the claims against the election lacked substance, the apex court has now drawn a clear line under the matter, allowing us to fully focus on the task of governance and development,” the Edo South lawmaker said.

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He added that the victory was not just personal to Governor Okpebholo, but a triumph for the entire people of Edo State who deserve peace, stability and purposeful leadership.

“The time for politicking is over; now is the time for healing, unity, and rebuilding trust in the promise of democracy.

“As the Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, I restate my unwavering commitment to working hand-in-hand with Governor Okpebholo to deliver the dividends of democracy to our people,” he said.

Likewise, Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe praised the Supreme Court for the judgement that affirmed the election of Senator Okpebholo.

Tenebe, while thanking Edo voters for coming out in their numbers to vote on September 21, 2024 to elect Governor Okpebholo, said the judiciary has proven to be the last hope of the common man.

“I wish to thank the judiciary because they have really proven that they are the last hope of the common man. Edo State people are the common people who the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) punished with bad government for eight years,” he said.