Breaking News: APC Chairman Ganduje Presents Edo Governor-Elect Okpebholo to President Tinubu Amid Election Dispute
Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a delegation of key party members and governors to the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The purpose of the visit was to officially present Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor of Edo State, to the President.
The closed-door meeting featured prominent APC governors including Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (Kwara), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Usman Ododo (Kogi), and Dapo Abiodun (Ogun). Also in attendance were Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole and Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu.
Okpebholo's victory in the September 21 governorship election, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has sparked controversy, with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) contesting the results and alleging electoral irregularities.
Despite the ongoing dispute, Okpebholo and his team were warmly received at Aso Rock. APC Chairman Ganduje, while introducing the new governor-elect, stated that the meeting reaffirms the party’s commitment to strong governance in Edo State.
“This meeting reaffirms the APC’s commitment to strong governance in Edo State,” Ganduje said, adding that Okpebholo’s leadership will be pivotal in advancing the APC’s agenda in the state.
As political tensions rise with the PDP challenging the election outcome, Okpebholo is expected to work closely with President Tinubu to ensure effective leadership in Edo State. The dispute is likely to fuel further political debates in the state, but the APC remains confident in Okpebholo’s ability to steer Edo towards progress.