President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court.

The Edo State governorship election took place in September 2024, and Governor Okpebholo was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

But the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Asue Ighodalo challenged the victory at the tribunal, the Appeal Court and the apex Court.

The Supreme Court, as the final arbiter,  upheld the election of the governor Thursday.

According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) noted that “President Tinubu encourages Governor Okpebholo to be magnanimous in victory and rally the citizens of Edo across divides towards a singular vision of advancing the state’s development.

“The President advises that now that the governor has cleared the legal hurdles, it is time for him to accelerate the delivery of exceptional services and good governance to the people of Edo State, which he has already begun to do.

“President Tinubu also congratulates the leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State and calls for cohesion and dedication in effectively discharging the mandate given by the people”.