The Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo of Edo State says sore losers in the September 21st governorship election in the State with their supporters who wrote and announced ‘fake election results’ on social Media are those crying that the poll was rigged, asserting that the wailers are just wasting their own time.
He made the remarks during homecoming reception victory rally for Esan people of Edo Central at Esan Central Local Government Council Secretariat where he berated the main opposition party.
The Governor stated wailers will continue to lose, while they will keep spending their money on fruitless ventures, wasting away time, energy and resources.
“The people who wrote results and were announcing fake results on the internet, are the same people crying today that somebody rigged the election.
“It is sad to say that the criminals are crying today that they have lost and will continue to lose. They are spending money day and night and wasting their money and will wait in vain.
“Edo people have spoken. They have chosen the path of development, peace and unity. This is what Edo people have chosen and that is how it will remain.
“I thank President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of our party for not playing anti-party, but he (Tinubu) stood firm for justice and equity to prevail, which led to the success and victory recorded by our party”, he said.
Okpebholo also thanked Esan traditional rulers and Edo people for keeping faith in his administration, assuring that he will not disappoint them.
Earlier, His Royal Highness, Anselm Aidenojie II, the Onojie of Uromi said the people of Esan land are happy that their son is the Governor of the State.
“We, the traditional rulers from Esan land went round the State to appeal for support to produce the Governor and today it is a reality.
“We thank the Oba of Benin Kingdom, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare ll and grateful to all for the support.
“We believe that the Governor will deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of Edo State,” he declared.
The State chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Jarret Tenebe, said the current government has restored trust in governance, noting that his policies since the last few weeks clearly demonstrate that better days lie ahead in Edo.
Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Gani Audu; members of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA); top government officials were among the dignitaries at the event.
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