Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on his victory at the election tribunal.

The tribunal on Tuesday upheld Okpebholo’s election in the September 2024 governorship poll, dismissing petitions challenging his emergence as the duly elected governor.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by his senior special assistant on public communications and social media, Lere Olayinka, Wike described the ruling as a reaffirmation of the mandate freely given to Okpebholo by the people of Edo State.

He urged the governor to remain focused on governance and not be distracted by those “seeking power through the backdoor.”

He said the victory was for the people of Edo State, who elected Governor Okpebholo, urging greater commitment to the service of the people.

While expressing confidence in the ability of Governor Okpebholo to bring succor to the people of Edo State, Wike said; “I believe in him and with the way he has started, I believe that his government will impact positively on Edo State and its people.”