The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has said the victory of All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, was a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu by Edo people.

Naija News reported that Senator Okebholo defeated the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) Asue Ighodalo and Olumide Akpata, respectively, during Saturday’s Edo governorship election.

In a statement on Monday, Senator Jibrin stated that the victory of Okpebholo was well deserved. He noted that it was a victory for democracy and the people of the state.

The Deputy Senate President said, “The victory of our great party, the All Progressives Congress in last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State is well-deserved. I congratulate the governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo and all our supporters for this victory. It is not just a victory for the APC but for our democracy and the people of Edo State.

“This victory is a further expression of the confidence of the people of the state in the exemplary leadership and performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since his assumption of office in May last year.

“It is also a result of the visionary leadership of our national chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who has made the party more cohesive and paved the way for its victory in this election.“