Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, has congratulated Joe Ikpea and Omosede Igbinedion on their wins in the recently concluded bye-elections for the Ovia Federal Constituency and the Edo Central Senatorial District.
All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates Ikpea and Igbinedion emerged victorious in Saturday’s polls.
According to reports, Okpebholo characterized the result as evidence of the APC’s increasing support in Edo State.
“The results are a boost to President Bola Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 presidential race,” the governor said in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Fred Itua, on Sunday.
He praised the huge turnout of voters who supported the party’s candidates.
Additionally, he conveyed his confidence that Ikpea and Igbinedion will successfully serve their constituencies in the National Assembly and endeavor to draw development to their regions.
Okpebholo hailed security forces for maintaining order during the voting process and praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for carrying out what he called a genuine exercise.
As the recently elected lawmakers get started on their legislative responsibilities, he urged the people of the state to support them.
In order to foster unity and progress in Edo State, he further promised that his administration will keep working with elected officials from all parties.
