The Southern Nigeria Senators Forum has commended the electorate in Edo State for electing one of their members as governor of the State on Saturday, saying that the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo will usher progress and development in for the people of Edo State.
The Forum reacted to the declaration of Senator Okpebholo as winner of Edo State governorship election on Sunday.
In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Forum, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru and made available on Monday, the lawmakers of the southern extraction maintained that the governor-elect has track record of achievements and his understanding of challenges confronting Edo State would make him reposition the State in the interest of the people.
The statement read: “The forum expressed optimism that Senator Okpebholo’s tenure as governor will usher in a new era of progress and development for Edo State, given his track record of service in the Senate and his understanding of the challenges facing the state.
“The Nigerian Southern Senators Forum has extended its heartfelt congratulations to one of its distinguished members, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his successful election as the Executive Governor-Elect of Edo State in the just-concluded election held onSeptember 21, 2024.”
The Forum pledged their support and cooperation, urging the newly elected governor to continue working for the betterment of Edo State and Nigeria at large.