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APC congratulates Edo Governor Okpebholo on Appeal Court victory, urges PDP to accept judgment
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.
Dauda Lawal swears in five permanent secretaries in Zamfara, urging them to follow public service rules, financial regulations and relevant laws
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has sworn in five new permanent secretaries, urging them to comply with Public Service Rules, financial regulations and other relevant laws in the discharge of their duties.
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The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday at the Grand Chamber of the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.
The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Ahmad S. Zamfara, Nasiru Halilu Anka, Mu’azu Jibril Guraguri, Adamu Abdullahi Kanoma and Sani Muhammad Shinkafi.
The Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, administered the oath of office to the appointees, who pledged allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lawal congratulated the new permanent secretaries, describing their appointments as recognition of their experience, abilities and readiness to take on greater responsibilities.
He said their roles extended beyond personal career advancement, noting that their decisions and conduct would influence government performance and the welfare of residents.
“The Permanent Secretary is central to Government, providing administrative leadership, institutional continuity, and policy advice while implementing approved programs,” the governor said.
He added that permanent secretaries were responsible for maintaining discipline, coordinating their establishments and ensuring that public resources were used for their intended purposes.
Lawal said his administration remained committed to strengthening government institutions and improving public administration to support Zamfara’s development priorities.
He noted that the civil service played a critical role in translating government decisions into practical results, particularly in the delivery of essential services.
The governor urged the new appointees to align their work with his administration’s priorities through proper planning, realistic implementation strategies, effective supervision and continuous assessment of results.
He also called on them to maintain constructive and professional relationships with commissioners and other political officeholders.
According to Lawal, political leaders are responsible for setting policy, while career civil servants provide the institutional knowledge, technical advice and administrative capacity needed to implement it.
He stressed that mutual respect and cooperation between political officeholders and career civil servants were essential to effective governance.
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The governor urged the permanent secretaries to uphold discipline and professionalism while ensuring that their departments supported the administration’s development agenda and served the needs of the people of Zamfara.
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