President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the newly sworn-in governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, urging him to do his utmost best to improve the lot of the people of the state.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed happiness that Edo State is re-joining the fold of the All Progressives Congress (APC), after four years.
He urged him to justify the confidence of the people of the state who voted him into office by improving the living standards of the people of Edo State.
Also congratulating the Okpebholo on Tuesday, was the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who described his assumption into office as the beginning of a new chapter in Edo State.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who is the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, urged the people of Edo State at home and in the diaspora to rally around the new Governor for the development and growth of the State.
Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, wished Governor Okpebholo and his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, a very successful tenure.
He said, “It gives me great pleasure today to be in Benin for the inauguration of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the new Governor of Edo State. I believe that his assumption into office will mark the beginning of a new chapter in Edo State.
“Looking at his track records, I am convinced Governor Okpebholo will justify the confidence the great people of Edo State reposed in him with greater performance in office, and I wish him a very successful tenure.
“I believe that Governor Okpebholo has the heart to transform Edo State. He has the heart to touch the lives of the people and make life meaningful for the people of Edo State.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who attended Okpebholo’s inauguration ceremony held at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin today, also reassured his Edo counterpart of necessary support to make the best of his time as a governor.