Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has celebrated the Appeal Court’s victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benin City, saying the regular defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given the people continuous cause for celebration. In a statement, Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Fred Itua, said the Governor, along with State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, party leaders, youths, market women, and other party stalwarts, joined in a motorcade around Benin City to celebrate the judgment.

According to Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo said, “The PDP is making us celebrate in the State. We have defeated them in the governorship election, Tribunal, and now at the Appeal Court. We will still defeat them at the Supreme Court. We will continue to defeat them.” Okpebholo commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his interest in the State, noting that Edo is enjoying development and growth.

Okpebholo further stated that, “2027 is a done deal in Edo and Edo people will surely cast their votes for the President come 2027 and nobody can stop Edo people’s voice, not even the PDP.” Fred Itua also quoted Okpebholo as saying that the State is experiencing development and growth, with the construction of the first flyover at Ikpoba-Hill in Ikpoba-Okah Local Government Area, and plans for the second and third.

The Governor expressed confidence in the APC’s victory, saying, “The time of PDP is over in Edo State, and under my watch, Edo people will continue to enjoy practical governance and development.” Okpebholo’s leadership has brought a sense of optimism to the people of Edo State, with many looking forward to continued growth and development.