The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Denis Idahosa, on their victory at the Court of Appeal, which upheld their election as winners of the September 21, 2024, governorship poll.
In a statement signed by the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party hailed the judiciary’s professionalism and independence in affirming the will of the Edo people.
Morka stated, “Our great Party applauds the judiciary for its display of independence and professionalism in its decision, again, affirming the will of the good people of Edo State. We are confident this victory will inspire the Governor to double down on delivering the dividends of democracy to the Edo people.”
He also urged the opposition, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) andits candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to accept the court’s verdict in good faith and support the Governor’s development efforts.
“We call on the PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to sheath their swords and join the Governor in building a stronger Edo State, for the good of all,” Morka said.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday, affirmed Okpebholo’s election in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Danjuma. The court dismissed Ighodalo’s appeal, describing it as lacking merit, as the PDP failed to provide sufficient evidence of over-voting or any miscarriage of justice.
Justice Danjuma ruled, “The foundation of the appellants’ case having collapsed, the appeal lacked merit and is hereby dismissed.”
Despite the setback, Ighodalo has vowed to challenge the decision at the Supreme Court.
