Pikolo Congratulates Senator Monday Okpebholo on his Election as Governor of Edo State

Senator Monday Okpebholo has received heartfelt congratulations following his recent election as the Governor of Edo State. In a statement from Eromosele Ehigie Daniel, also known as Pikolo, the senator was praised for his leadership qualities and unwavering dedication to the progress of the state.

Daniel highlighted Okpebholo’s victory as a triumph for all Edolites, emphasizing its significance beyond political affiliations. “Your emergence heralds a new era of prosperity, unity, and development,” he stated, recognizing Okpebholo as a “beacon of hope” and a model of integrity and accountability.

During the course of Campaign Pikolo initiated a viral campaign slogan known as “breaking news”. He became popular and associated with Senator Monday Okpebholo, he didn’t shy away like most people who will soon start flocking around the incoming Governor.

Expressing his commitment to support the new administration, Daniel conveyed confidence in Okpebholo’s ability to lead the state towards unprecedented growth, peace, and happiness. He reiterated his pledge to contribute to the success of the governor’s vision for a better Edo State.

In a letter personally signed by Pikolo, it read “Your Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, I extend my warmest and most sincere congratulations on your well-deserved victory as the Governor of Edo State. Your emergence is a testament to your exceptional leadership qualities, unwavering dedication, and unrelenting passion for the progress of our beloved state.

You are a shining example of selfless service, a beacon of hope, and a visionary leader who embodies the values of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Your victory is a victory for all Edolites, regardless of political affiliation, as it heralds a new era of prosperity, unity, and development.

As someone who holds you in high esteem, I am proud to call you a father figure. Your leadership inspires me, and I am committed to supporting your administration wholeheartedly. I am confident that your administration will be enviable, and I pledge to contribute my quota to ensure its success.

May your tenure be marked by unprecedented growth, peace, and happiness for all Edolites. May your vision for a better Edo State be realized, and may your legacy be etched in the annals of history as a transformative leader.

Once again, congratulations, Your Excellency. May God bless you, guide you, and grant you the wisdom to lead our state to greatness”.

As Okpebholo embarks on his tenure, the community looks forward to transformative leadership that promises to leave a lasting legacy in the state’s history.

#EdoDecides2024: Tinubu hails APC victory, commends peaceful election

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the All Progressives Congress candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his victory in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday.

Okpebholo was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday, having emerged victorious over his rivals in the keenly contested election.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu lauded APC national leaders, Edo State leaders, and party governors for their efforts in securing the win.

He described the victory as a testament to the people’s endorsement of the APC’s progressive ideals, economic reform agenda, and commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians.

The President urged Okpebholo to approach his victory with humility, calling on him to unite the people of Edo State and work towards its development.

“This victory is not an opportunity to gloat but a challenging call to service. I encourage you to reach out to your political rivals and foster unity in Edo State,” Tinubu advised.

Tinubu also commended the other candidates for their participation, noting that the peaceful nature of the election was a positive sign for Nigeria’s growing democracy.

He emphasized that peaceful political contests reflect the stability of the country’s democratic process.

For those dissatisfied with the election results, the President encouraged them to pursue legal avenues for redress.

He further applauded the people of Edo State for their orderly conduct during the election, which he said underscored the maturity of Nigeria’s democracy after 25 years of uninterrupted civilian rule.

The President further praised INEC and the security agencies for their roles in ensuring a successful, peaceful, and largely hitch-free election.

“INEC has once again demonstrated its commitment to organizing free and fair elections in our country,” he said.

NNPP’s Ajadi tasks INEC on transparency in Edo, Ondo polls

A Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has declared that Nigerians are watching the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on its conducts of two off- cycle elections in Edo and Ondo States, saying that its conduct will be a pointer to what to expect in 2027 general elections.

Ajadi, maintained that INEC should be painstaking and handled the two off- cycle elections in the two states well, saying this will boost Nigerians’ confidence in the 2027 general elections.

Ajadi who was the Ogun State NNPP gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 general elections advised the electoral umpire to put its integrity at stake and conducts the two elections well to buoy the people’s interest in the next general elections in 2027.

Ajadi said people’s reactions in the coming weeks on the election will judge whether the election was well conducted or not.

In a statement on Sunday and made available to journalists, Ajadi said INEC needs to convince all Nigerians about its independence with the two off cycle elections.

According to him: “INEC’ s conduct in the two off cycle elections in Edo and Ondo States will be a pointer to what to expect in 2027 general elections.

“I am therefore, admonishing our electoral umpire to let the results in the two elections reflect the actual decisions of the electorate. INEC should showcase its independence like its name suggests.

“If the conduct and the results of the two elections failed to reflect people’s wishes, then the country is doomed. Bad conducts of the two elections may set the country on fire as those who are looking to use the 2027 general elections to remove those not doing well in governments at different level will feel disillusioned.

“God forbid. INEC should not damm people’s hope. Professor Mahmood Yakubu should write his name in gold with a good performance in the two elections.

“A situation where the courts upturn the results of our elections is not the best. INEC is the election umpire and its decision should be fair. INEC should wear a transparent apparel and display honesty and diligence in the conducts of off cycle elections as this would boost its image.

“I also implore the National Assembly to approve enough resources for INEC to get prepared for the 2027 elections”.