PDP's Political Riddle: Wike's Advice to Ighodalo and Celebration of Okpebholo

Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has advised Asuerime Ighodalo, the PDP candidate in the most recent Edo State gubernatorial election, to accept the ruling of the appellate court on Thursday, which upheld the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election.

Ighodalo should "accept the judgment and allow the sleeping dogs" for the benefit of Edo State as a whole, according to PDP chieftain Wike.

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

Wike expressed confidence in the governor's ability to improve the state's situation and characterized the Appeal Court ruling as another evidence of the mandate that the Edo State people legitimately and freely gave to Okpebholo.

Declaring, "I have watched him since he assumed office and I can say that he has been doing well for Edo State and its people," he reaffirmed his faith in Governor Okpebholo's capacity to continue delivering good governance.

"In my opinion, I have faith in him, and I am sure that Edo State will experience long-lasting effects from his administration."