President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his victory in the Edo State governorship election.
Tinubu however, advised the Edo State governor- elect to see the election as a challenging call to service.
The President praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring a smooth and successful process without any disruptions.
Senator Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, was declared winner by INEC on Sunday, defeating other contenders.
According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu acknowledged the hard work of APC national leaders, Edo State leaders, and party governors in achieving victory.
He encouraged Senator Okpebholo to demonstrate magnanimity by reaching out to his political rivals and uniting the people of Edo State for its development.
President Tinubu also praised other candidates for their contributions to advancing Nigeria’s democracy, noting that peaceful contests like Saturday’s election portray Nigeria as a stable democracy.
He urged those aggrieved by the outcome to seek redress through legal channels.
The President commended the people of Edo State for their orderly and peaceful conduct during the election.
“I commend the INEC and our security agencies for working round the clock to conduct a successful, peaceful, and largely hitch-free exercise.
“INEC has once again demonstrated that it is committed to organising a free and fair election in our country”, the President said.