Edo State Governor Mr. Okpeboro on Monday said those who fabricated election results during the September gubernatorial election and announced the same on social media are the same as those who are crying out that the polls were rigged. .
Naija News understands that Governor Okpeboro said this on Saturday while speaking at the Esan Central Local Government Council Secretariat, the venue of a homecoming reception held to celebrate the victory by Esan residents in Edo Central. .
According to Governor Okpeboro, it is sad that today criminals are crying that they lost the election.
He said criminals would continue to incur losses while continuing to spend money on pointless ventures, wasting time, energy and resources.
Mr Okpebolo said: “I would like to thank the people of Edo for the overwhelming support given to our party in the September 21st Edo State governorship election. I am happy for the great victory God has given us.
“President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of our party did not engage in anti-party actions and remained resolute for the victory of justice and fairness, which led to the record success and victory of our party. Thank you for that.”
“The people who wrote the results and published fake results on the internet are the same people who are crying today that someone rigged the election.
“It is sad that criminals are crying today that they have lost and will continue to lose. They will waste money day and night and wait in vain.
“The people of Edo said: They chose the path of development, peace and unification. That is what Edo people have chosen and will remain.
“I would like to thank the people of Esan for supporting me and ensuring a big victory. Thank you for having faith in me and for voting for me. It shows.
“I will not disappoint the people of Edo. I will not disappoint the people of Esan. I will do what is right and let justice prevail.
“I would like to thank the traditional rulers of all of Esan, the leaders of Esan, the party leaders and all those who supported me in becoming the governor of Edo State, and above all I give glory to God.”
The Onojie of Uromi, His Highness Anselm Eidenojie II, said the people of Esan land were happy that their son had become the governor of the state.
“We, the traditional rulers of Esan, went around the state pleading for support for the governorship and today it has become a reality.The Oba of Benin Kingdom, Omo N Oba. We would like to thank Ned Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II and thank everyone for their support. We believe that the governor will deliver the benefits of democracy to the people of Edo.” Ta.
Meanwhile, the APC State Chairman, Mr. Jarrett Tenebe, thanked the people of Edo for the mandate given to Governor Okpeboro, saying the governor has already given his all since taking office.
“We are happy to celebrate the victory that Almighty God has bestowed on us. It is clear to all that the Governor is fully committed, so we are very happy to celebrate the victory that Almighty God has bestowed on us. Thank you people.” This is what the next eight years are going to be like. There has been no governance for the past eight years. Governor Okpeboro started where Comrade Adams Oshiomhole stopped. ”
The dignitaries who attended the reception hosted by the people of Esan for the governor are the traditional rulers of central Edo. Secretary to the Government of Barr. Musa Ikilolu. Chief of Staff to Governor Gani Audu. Member of Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA). Government officials, party members, etc.
