Tinubu assures Okpebholo of govts’ support

Abdullateef Fowewe

President Bola Tinubu has assured Edo Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, of the support of the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum.

Tinubu gave the assurance at a meeting where he hosted the leadership of the All Progressives Congress during which the Governor-Elect and Deputy governor-elect, Dennis Idahosa, presented their certificates of return.

Tinubu’s speech was disclosed via a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

The President further tasked Okpebholo to prioritise development while stressing the importance of good governance and delivering results to the people of Edo State.

The statement partly reads, “President Bola Tinubu has called on the Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to prioritise the development of his state while assuring him of the full support of the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF).

“President Tinubu advised on Thursday in Abuja at a meeting with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress party, where the Edo governor-elect and the deputy governor-elect, Rep. Dennis Idahosa, presented their certificates of return.”

Onanuga said Tinubu emphasised the importance of good governance and delivering results to the people of Edo State.

Tinubu was quoted saying, “Governor-elect, you can now face the task of development. We are here to work with you. You have seen the progressive governors of APC. They are truly progressive. Work with them. Learn the ropes, and I believe you are up to the task.”