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APC congratulates Edo Governor Okpebholo on Appeal Court victory, urges PDP to accept judgment

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and his Deputy Denis Idahosa on their Court of Appeal victory, which upheld their win in the September 21, 2024, governorship election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended its congratulations to the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, and his Deputy, Denis Idahosa, following their recent victory at the Court of Appeal.

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This affirmation solidifies their win in the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, conveyed the congratulatory message in a statement, attributing the appellate court’s judgment to the judiciary’s independence and professionalism.

“Our great Party applauds the judiciary for its display of independence and professionalism in its decision, again, affirming the will of the good people of Edo State,” Morka stated.

He expressed confidence that this legal triumph would further empower Governor Okpebholo, whose “transformational leadership is resonating across the state, to double down on delivering the dividends of democracy to the Edo people.”

The APC also issued a call for reconciliation and unity, urging the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to accept the judgment.

Our great Party applauds the judiciary for its display of independence and professionalism in its decision, again, affirming the will of the good people of Edo State.

“We urge the People Democratic Party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to sheath his sword, and join the Governor in his unyielding efforts to bring meaningful development to the state, for the good of all,” Morka implored.

The congratulatory message comes after the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, unanimously upheld Okpebholo’s election as the legitimate winner of the Edo State governorship poll.

The appellate court’s declaration was delivered by Justice Mohammed Danjuma in the appeal brought before the court by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo.

The three-member panel, in its unanimous decision, dismissed Ighodalo’s appeal, deeming it “devoid of merit.”

Justice Danjuma explicitly stated that the appellants failed to prove any miscarriage of justice or provide credible witnesses and documentation to support their allegations, particularly those concerning over-voting.

“The foundation of the appellants’ case having collapsed, the appeal lacked merit and is hereby dismissed,” the court ruled, sealing Okpebholo’s victory at the appellate level.

However, despite the appellate court’s pronouncement, Asue Ighodalo has expressed his dissatisfaction with the judgment and has vowed to challenge the verdict at the Supreme Court, signaling that the legal battle for the Edo governorship seat is not yet over.

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“We will get it right with security,” Obasa …As Progressive Governors’ Forum Passes Vote of Confidence on President Tinubu

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Despite the pervasive insecurity around the country, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa has affirmed that with the support of all Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would get it right with his concerted reengineering of the nation’s security architecture.

Speaking at the APC Stakeholders and Progressives Governors Forum meeting held Saturday, December 6, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Obasa said he did not doubt that President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government, would do all that they can to ensure that they secure the life and property of every Nigerian.

According to Obasa, “We have seen the president in action and how he is innovating and working hard to resolve our many challenges especially insecurity and we believe he will get it done. He’s still the man that can do it. That is why we must do everything within our powers to ensure that he is returned in 2027.”

Speaker Obasa teed off with robust commendations for the governors for their shared dedication and commitment to helping President Tinubu resolve Nigeria’s insecurity problem.

He urged them to galvanise their people when they return to their various states to be a part of the solution to Nigeria’s security challenge, and not stay aloof.

Speaker Obasa added that security is not just about the governors, “It is about everybody. We must all be involved in fighting this problem. We must give the President all the support that we can so that he will succeed in his attempts to redirect the trajectory of Nigeria.”

The PGF had converged on Lagos between December 5 and 6 for a meeting convened by the Chairman of the Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State, and hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.

In a communique read by Governor Uzodinma, the governors passed a vote of confidence on President Tinubu’s administration, and pledged support for his Renewed Hope Agenda and re-election in 2027.

The Forum, according to Governor Uzodinma, reviewed the security situation across the country and expressed appreciation for the improved coordination between federal, state, and local security structures, as well as the courage and sacrifices of security agencies and community volunteers. They also resolved to strengthen local security architecture in all the states.

Governor Uzodinma said that their two-day engagement provided an opportunity to review the nation’s current trajectory, deepen coordination among the governors, and reaffirm their firm support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.

“The PGF commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to stabilizing the economy, strengthening national security, and laying the foundations of sustainable growth through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.

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