The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and his Deputy, Denis Idahosa, on their victory at the Court of Appeal, which upheld their election.
In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Friday, May 30, the APC described the judgment delivered by a three member panel of the Court of Appeal as a landmark decision that reinforces the earlier ruling of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal affirming Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21, 2024 governorship election.
The party commended the judiciary for its professionalism and independence, saying the verdict is a reaffirmation of the mandate freely given to the governor by the people of Edo State.
The statement reads: “The All Progressives Congress (APC) congratulates the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Denis Idahosa, on their victory at the Court of Appeal.
“In a landmark judgement, a three-man panel of the Appeal Court on Thursday, May 29, 2025, upheld the judgement of the Edo State Governorship Tribunal that earlier affirmed the victory of Governor Okpebholo in the September 21, 2024, governorship election.
“Our great Party applauds the judiciary for its display of independence and professionalism in its decision, again, affirming the will of the good people of Edo State.
“We are confident that this victory will serve as a fillip for the Governor, whose transformational leadership is resonating across the state, to double down on delivering the dividends of democracy to Edo people.
“We urge the People Democratic Party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to shealth his sword, and join the Governor in his unyielding efforts to bring meaningful development to the state, for the good of all.”