Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole, on Monday congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his emergence because the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress within the state.
His congratulatory message comes a month after his alleged anointed candidate, Dennis Idahosa, misplaced to Okpebholo within the APC primaries on February 22.
Okpebholo obtained 12,433 votes to defeat Idahosa, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere and 9 different candidates after the earlier ballot was declared inconclusive.
Nonetheless, Idahosa rejected the end result and took the ruling celebration to courtroom for allegedly stripping him of his mandate.
As of Sunday, information emerged that the APC had changed Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, who was earlier introduced by the Edo governorship candidate as Idahosa's operating mate, throughout a stakeholders assembly with Vice President Kashim Shettima, Ganduje and a few APC prime brass. pending.
In the identical vein, the appearing State Chairman of the celebration, Jarret Tenebe, has introduced that each Okpebholo and Idahosa will likely be formally introduced to President Bola Tinubu on the State Home, Abuja on Monday.
However barely 24 hours after Idahosa was chosen as operating mate, Oshiomhole by his senior aide, Victor Oshioke, launched a press assertion in Abuja congratulating Okpebholo on his emergence because the celebration's governorship flag bearer in Edo State.
The Senator representing Edo North additionally urged him to place apart his variations and the intrigues of the primaries by extending a hand of friendship to his fellow candidates and aggrieved stakeholders of the celebration within the state.
The assertion learn: “Pricey Senator Monday Okpebholo, I warmly congratulate you in your well-deserved emergence because the flag-bearer of our esteemed celebration, the All Progressives Congress, for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State.
“Your victory within the carefully contested primaries displays our celebration members' perception in your unwavering dedication and dedication to our celebration's core values.
“As we embark on this important journey, I urge you to place the machinations of the primaries behind you and prolong a hand of compassion to all who fought with you for the ticket, in addition to to all stakeholders of our celebration within the state.
“Collectively, we should forge a robust, united entrance that resonates with the citizens and secures victory within the September 21, 2024 gubernatorial election.
“Your choice to vote for Hon. As operating mate, Dennis Idahosa reveals nice knowledge and foresight. Your joint ticket presents the individuals of Edo State the most suitable choice to usher in a dynamic, progressive and responsive authorities that matches the aspirations of our vibrant youth inhabitants.
“I’ve confidence in your management qualities and consider that with the help of all APC members throughout the state, we are able to restore Edo State to the trail of progressive governance, sustainable socio-economic development and political inclusion in all its implications. Yours within the struggle for the rebirth of a larger Edo State that works for all.”
