(PRESS STATEMENT)
As a proud indigene of Ekpoma and a former Edo State governorship aspirant, I, Prof. Ehiyamen Osezua, extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his emphatic victory at the Court of Appeal. This landmark judgment not only reaffirms the democratic mandate freely bestowed upon you by the good people of Edo State, but also stands as a powerful testament to your unwavering resilience, dedication to due process, and calm, focused leadership in the face of pressure.
Your administration’s strides in critical sectors—ranging from infrastructure renewal and youth empowerment to agricultural expansion, educational reform, and public sector revitalization—are unmistakable hallmarks of purposeful and visionary governance.
As a Professor of Public Administration, former Head of Department in Nigerian universities, and presently a Resident Researcher at the University of Texas at Austin, USA, I have witnessed the profound impact of focused, principled leadership in advancing development. Your stewardship has rekindled hope and inspired confidence, both within Edo State and across the diaspora.
I therefore urge Your Excellency to remain unwavering in your commitment to inclusive progress. Continue to surround yourself with men and women of integrity—patriots who share your resolve to uplift all Edo people. Let this judicial affirmation not only vindicate your electoral victory but serve as a renewed call to deepen unity, uphold transparency, and accelerate the momentum of transformation across our beloved state.
Congratulations once again, Your Excellency. May this victory fuel an even greater drive toward a prosperous, united, and forward-looking Edo State.
