Why PDP’s Losses Bring Joy to Okpebholo and the APC

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said the repeated defeats of the Peoples Democratic Party are a reason for the people of Edo to celebrate.

Okpebholo, joined by his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, APC leaders, youths and market women, went on a victory motorcade around Benin City to mark the Appeal Court’s ruling in favour of the All Progressives Congress on Friday.

The governor said God is in control of the state and will keep granting victory to its people.

“The PDP keeps giving us reasons to celebrate. We beat them in the governorship election, at the Tribunal, and now at the Appeal Court. We’ll beat them again at the Supreme Court,” he said.

He praised President Bola Tinubu for his support for Edo, saying the state is witnessing progress.

“Edo people will support President Tinubu again in 2027. No one can silence the voice of the people—not even the PDP,” he said.

Okpebholo accused the PDP of using stolen funds to try to influence the courts, but added that “the judges stood for truth and justice.”

He also criticised PDP leaders for claiming their mandate was stolen, saying they were following figures like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi in forming a coalition that would not succeed.

“The time of PDP in Edo is over. Under my leadership, we will continue to give Edo people real development,” he said.

He highlighted ongoing projects like the flyover at Ikpoba-Hill, with two more to come.

The Appeal Court on Thursday upheld Okpebholo’s election as Edo State governor.

The court dismissed the appeal by the PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, saying it lacked merit.

Justice Mohammed Danjuma, who delivered the lead judgment, said the PDP failed to prove its case or provide solid evidence of any wrongdoing in the September 21, 2024, election.