Outrage erupts as Akpabio links Edo election victory to Tinubu's wide acceptance, details emerge

  • Senate President Dr. Godswill Akpabio praised the recent Edo State gubernatorial election, where APC candidate Monday Okpebholo won
  • Akpabio expressed confidence in Governor-elect Okpebholo’s leadership, emphasizing that the election marks a turning point for Edo State
  • Akpabio’s comments sparked outrage among Nigerians, with many criticizing his portrayal of the election as a sign of confidence in Tinubu

FCT, Abuja – President of the Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, has lauded the results of the recently concluded gubernatorial election in Edo State, in which the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, emerged victorious.

Speaking alongside the governor-elect and former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, Akpabio described the election as a pivotal moment in the state’s political landscape, asserting that the outcome is a testament to the public’s trust in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.