Presdent Bola Tinubu and the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje have congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his victory at the Edo State Governorship election.

Chief Press Secretary to the APC National Chairman, Edwin Olofu in a statement on Monday might in Abuja, said “the triumph is a testament to the confidence the good people of Edo State have in the progressive vision and leadership of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led APC administration”.

Tinubu in his statement urged Okpebholo to be magnanimous in victory and see his triumph as Governor-elect as a way of meeting the challenges of the Edo People.

Also the National Chairman Ganduje conveyed the party’s warmest felicitations to Okpebholo.

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“He asserted that his victory reflects the trust and hope placed in his leadership, as well as the hard work and resilience of other party members and supporters who ensured a free, fair, and peaceful election.

“Ganduje expressed confidence that with Senator Okpebholo’s leadership, Edo State is poised to witness unprecedented growth, peace, and development that will transform the lives of its citizens.

“He promised that Okpebholo will continue to uphold the values of good governance, transparency, and service to the people which have been the bedrock of the APC’s vision for Nigeria”, the statement added.