- Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe praised Senator Monday Okpebholo’s election as a significant milestone for Edo State, promising a prosperous future
- Umakhihe emphasized unity among APC stakeholders as key to their victory, encouraging support for the new administration’s development efforts
Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, a former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described Senator Monday Okpebholo’s election as a promising development for Edo State.
In a congratulatory message, Dr. Umakhihe, who previously served as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, commended Okpebholo’s election and called it a significant milestone leading to a more prosperous Edo State.
He expressed confidence that the new administration will prioritize the welfare of the people. “Their commitment, empathy, and concern for the well-being of the citizens have made a notable impact,” he stated.
Dr. Umakhihe also highlighted that the APC’s victory was achieved through unity and a shared sense of purpose among all stakeholders, which was more important than any other consideration. He encouraged everyone to support the new administration in its efforts to drive development and improve the lives of the people of Edo State.