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Tinubu Congratulates Okpebholo, Urges Unity After Edo Guber Victory
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, following his victory in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday.
Senator Okpebholo was officially declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, defeating his opponents to secure the position.
In a statement released by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the efforts of APC national leaders, Edo State leaders, and the party’s governors for their hard work and dedication in securing this significant win.
He noted that the victory reflects the widespread support for the ruling party, its commitment to progressive policies, and its focus on economic reform and improving the quality of life for Nigerians.
The President urged Senator Okpebholo to approach his victory with humility, emphasizing that it represents a call to service rather than an opportunity for triumphalism.
He advised the governor-elect to reach out to his political opponents and work towards uniting the people of Edo State to drive development and progress.
Tinubu also acknowledged the contributions of other candidates who participated in the election, applauding their roles in advancing Nigeria’s democratic process.
He highlighted the peaceful nature of the election, stressing that such orderly political contests demonstrate Nigeria’s growing stability as a democracy.
For those dissatisfied with the election results, President Tinubu encouraged them to seek justice through legal avenues, urging respect for the rule of law.
He also commended the people of Edo State for their peaceful and orderly conduct during the election, which he described as a positive indicator of the maturing of Nigeria’s democracy, now 25 years old.
The President further praised INEC and the nation’s security agencies for their tireless efforts in ensuring that the election was largely peaceful, free, and fair.
He reiterated that INEC’s commitment to organizing credible elections continues to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic foundations.
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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