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Edo’s New Governor Okpebholo Celebrated as God’s Gift to the People
In a recent statement, Solomon Okoduwa, the former Senior Special Assistant to Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, has hailed the newly elected Governor Monday Okpebholo as a divine blessing for the state.
Okoduwa expressed that Okpebholo’s victory represents a triumph not just for his party but for all residents of Edo State.
He emphasized that Okpebholo’s rise to power serves as a form of retribution for Obaseki, reflecting what he described as God’s judgment against the outgoing governor.
According to Okoduwa, the circumstances surrounding Okpebholo’s election signify a punishment for Obaseki’s perceived wrongdoings, including his alleged harsh treatment of returnees and other Edo indigenes.
“Okpebholo’s character and approach to governance are a testament to his divine mission,” Okoduwa stated.
He praised Okpebholo’s humility and ability to engage with the community without exhibiting arrogance.
This connection to the people, he noted, was a significant factor in the recent election, where many returnees rallied in support of Okpebholo, demonstrating their discontent with Obaseki’s leadership.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently announced Okpebholo as the victor of Saturday’s governorship election, where he represented the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Returning Officer, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, confirmed that Okpebholo secured a total of 291,667 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party candidate Asue Ighodalo, who garnered 247,274 votes.
Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party came in third with 22,763 votes.
Okoduwa’s remarks highlight a growing sentiment among many Edo residents, who view the election results as a necessary shift toward a more compassionate and responsive governance.
His comments reflect a broader narrative of change and renewal that many hope will accompany Okpebholo’s administration.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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