It’s Now Time To Work For Edo Folks, Okpebholo Declares

Following final week’s Supreme Courtroom judgement which affirmed his mandate, Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared that “it’s now time to work for folks of the state.”

Okpebholo made the declaration on the weekend at his ancestral house of Uromi, Esan Central native authorities space of Edo State when he appreciated the folks of the state for his or her assist and prayers.

In line with him, “I’m pleased that we have now come this far right this moment. It’s excellent news that the battle is over as God has given us victory throughout, and now it’s time to work for Edo folks.

“We thanks all for standing by us all through the interval of the election and through all of the court docket instances which ended on the Supreme Courtroom as all of the judges reaffirmed the mandate that you’ve given to us.

“We thank God for the victory on the election, election petition tribunal, Appeal Courtroom and at last the Supreme Courtroom. Now that each one disputes have been laid to relaxation, it’s time to work.

“Now, we shall be extra targeted on bringing growth to our folks. We’re decided to make life higher for Edo folks, and we are going to guarantee transparency and accountability in governance.”

Okpebholo admitted that it’s been a troublesome time for Edo folks however added that “collectively, the challenges shall be surmounted.”

The governor was accompanied to his house city by the secretary to the Edo State authorities (SSG), Barrister Umar Musa Ikhilor; the commissioner for Finance, Emmanuel Okoebo; APC Edo Central senatorial eader, Gen. Cecil Esekhaigbe; prime authorities functionaries, get together supporters, amongst others.