The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has extended his congratulations to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo following the Appeal Court's judgment affirming his victory in the September 2024 governorship election.

In a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike urged Governor Okpebholo to "remain focused and committed to good governance and provision of democracy dividends to the people."

The FCT Minister described the Appeal Court judgment as "a further confirmation of the mandate freely and genuinely given to Okpebholo by the people of Edo State."

Wike Expresses Confidence in Okpebholo's Leadership

Wike expressed his confidence in Governor Okpebholo's administrative capabilities, stating: "I have watched him since he assumed office and I can say that he has been doing well for Edo State and its people."

"For me, I believe in him, and I am confident that his government will have sustainable impact on Edo State," the minister added.

The Appeal Court recently dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asuerime Ighodalo, challenging Okpebholo's election victory.

In his statement, Wike advised Ighodalo to accept the court's decision, suggesting that the PDP candidate "should allow the sleeping dogs of the election to lie."

The court's ruling represents another legal victory for Governor Okpebholo, who has been facing challenges to his election since taking office after the September 2024 polls.