Senator Monday Okpebholo takes oath of office as Edo State Governor

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Senator Monday Okpebholo has taken the oath of office as Edo Governor

He took over from outgoing governor Godwin Obaseki after his eight years in office.

The inauguration ceremony took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Tuesday, where Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, took their oaths of office.

The inauguration which witnessed dignitaries from different sectors of life such as Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo , former governor Adams Oshiomhole among others in attendance, marked a return of Edo State’s governorship to the APC, following a closely fought election.

Senator Okpebholo emerged victorious with 291,667 votes, defeating PDP’s Asue Ighodalo, who secured 247,274 votes, and Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata, who placed third.

Political analysts attributed Okpebholo’s victory to the fractured relationship between Obaseki’s administration and former allies, including Obaseki’s former deputy Philip Shuaibu and influential figures like Oshiomhole.
Despite Obaseki’s backing, the PDP lost its hold on Edo State, with many viewing APC’s return as a reflection of Oshiomhole’s continued influence.

However, the PDP has challenged the election outcome, arguing that the results do not reflect the will of Edo citizens. The party has vowed to contest Okpebholo’s win in court.