Governor-elect Okpebholo Must Honor Commitments to Edo People, Says Oba of Benin

The Oba of Benin has urged newly elected Governor Okpebholo to focus on delivering his campaign promises, stressing the importance of addressing the needs of Edo residents.

Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has called upon Edo State Governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo to make every effort to fulfill his campaign commitments to the people.

According to reports, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that Senator Monday Okpebholo, a candidate from the All Progressives Congress (APC), won the governorship election held on September 21, 2024.

Okpebholo secured a total of 291,667 votes, surpassing his closest competitor Asue Ighodalo from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who received 247,566 votes.

The Benin monarch issued the call on Tuesday while hosting governor-elect Dennis Idahosa and his deputy at his palace.

The royal father, who thanked God for the peaceful election process, advised the governor-elect that good governance begins with delivering on campaign promises made to the people.

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We express our gratitude to God Almighty for the peaceful election. We’re thankful that our prayers have been heard. Even now, we continue to fast and pray for peace and tranquility in the state.

I must conclude my prayers by expressing gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, for his efforts in ensuring a peaceful election.

He assured, “The palace is open to you at any time; whether it’s 1 a.m. or 2 a.m., you’re welcome to come, and I will see you.”

Earlier, the governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, informed the monarch that he and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, were visiting the palace to present their certificates of return.

The governor-elect and his deputy were joined on the visit by state APC leaders, such as Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Philip Shaibu, APC state chairman Jarret Tenebe, former deputy governor Pius Odubu, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Lucky Imasuen, and others.