Ahead of Wednesday’s delivery of the judgment by the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, the state Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has sent a message of hope and unity to supporters, members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and residents of the state.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Mr Fred Itua, the governor urged all residents of the state to maintain peace and order.
He said: “We have witnessed a vibrant and competitive electoral process, and I respect the legal avenues available to all parties.
“The tribunal’s decision is a crucial part of our democratic process, and we must all respect its authority.
“I want to emphasise that our state’s progress and development are paramount. We must not allow political differences to disrupt the peace and harmony we have worked so hard to build.
“I call on all political leaders, community leaders, and citizens to respect the rule of law, maintain peace and order, embrace unity, and avoid spreading misinformation,” Okpebholo said.
He expressed full confidence in the judiciary and its ability to deliver a fair and just judgment.
The governor also stated that he has faith in the resilience and maturity of his people and urged them to show the nation that, “We are people committed to democracy, peace, and progress.”
ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
and then