“Edo Decides 2024: Akpabio Warns, ‘What Happened in Edo Will Echo in Ondo'”

Babatunji Wusu –

– Akpabio predicts an APC victory in the Ondo governorship election, following success in Edo.
– He describes the Edo election results as a pivotal moment and a “day of liberation.”
– Highlights the public’s confidence in President Bola Tinubu as reflected in the election outcome.
– Calls for patience and continued support for the President’s efforts to improve the country’s situation.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure victory in the upcoming Ondo governorship election, following their recent success in Edo State. He made these remarks on Sunday evening in Benin, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Monday Okpebholo the winner of the Edo governorship election.

Akpabio characterized the election results as a pivotal moment in Edo State’s politics, referring to it as a “day of liberation.” He stated, “I believe this is a turning point in the politics of Edo State. The will of God has been done today.” He emphasized that this will signifies progress, happiness, and prosperity for the people.

The Senate President also noted that the support for the APC candidate demonstrates the people’s confidence in President Bola Tinubu. He urged Nigerians to exercise patience with the President, acknowledging the challenges his administration inherited. “The election in Edo, though very tense at the beginning, reflects the confidence that Nigerians continue to express in President Bola Tinubu,” Akpabio remarked.

He encouraged continued support for the President, assuring that the events in Edo are indicative of what can be expected in Ondo, by “special grace of God.”