FCT Minister Nyesom Wike urged PDP candidate Asuerime Ighodalo to accept the appellate court’s ruling affirming Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election victory.

Wike called on Ighodalo to “accept the judgment and allow the sleeping dogs lie” for the collective interest of Edo state.

Wike praised Okpebholo’s leadership, expressing confidence in his ability to deliver good governance and positively impact Edo’s development.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate Asuerime Ighodalo to accept the appellate court’s judgment affirming Governor Monday Okpebholo’s victory in Edo state’s September 21, 2024 election.

Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike emphasised that in the collective interest of Edo state, Ighodalo should “accept the judgment and allow the sleeping dogs lie.”

Wike hails Okpebholo’s leadership and court affirmation

In the statement released on Wednesday, Wike congratulated Governor Okpebholo on the court’s affirmation of his mandate, urging him to remain focused on delivering good governance and democratic dividends to Edo residents.

“I have watched him since he assumed office and can say that he has been doing well for Edo state and its people.

“The Appeal Court’s decision further confirms the mandate freely and genuinely given to Okpebholo by the people of Edo state," Wike said.

Wike expressed confidence that Okpebholo’s administration would continue to positively impact the state’s development.

“I believe in him and am confident his government will have a sustainable impact on Edo State,” he concluded.