On his inauguration as Edo State’s governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo received congratulations from President Bola Tinubu.
In a ceremony attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima and other guests, Okpebholo over leadership from Godwin Obaseki, the immediate past governor, on Tuesday.
The president urged “Governor Okpebholo to diligently work to enhance the living standards of the people of Edo State and make a significant impact during his tenure,” according to a statement released by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.
Edo’s inclusion in the list of states run by the All Progressives Congress (APC) was welcomed by the president.
He also called on the new governor to justify “the confidence placed in him and the APC while fostering true democracy and effective governance in the state.”
In doing this, he encouraged Okpebholo to empower the Legislature and other vital government institutions throughout his administration, underscoring that a robust and independent legislature is essential for achieving democratic good governance.
Tinubu “lamented the previous administration’s attempts to undermine the legislative branch, which hindered its effectiveness for much of its tenure.”
He also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for the successful conduct of the Edo Governorship Election and urged the Commission to strive for even greater excellence in the upcoming Ondo Governorship Election, scheduled for November 16, 2024.
The President celebrated this milestone as a new chapter in Edo State’s democratic journey and rejoiced with the people of Edo for this momentous occasion.
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