Reactions As Edo Governor-elect Kneels To Thank Akpabio
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The newly elected Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has sparked controversy with his display of humility after winning the governorship election.
In a photo that has gone viral, Okpebholo is seen kneeling to thank Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who was instrumental in his victory.
Society watch had earlier reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday night declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the governorship election held in Edo State on Saturday, September 21.
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According to the results declared by the electoral body, Okpebholo won the election by 291,667 votes, defeating his closest rival, Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who polled a total of 247,274 votes.
The candidate of the Labour Party in the 2024 governorship election conducted in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, came a distant third in the election, polling a total of 22,763 votes.
charlesinojie wrote: ”Here we go.”
wealthyforever wrote: ‘‘Why would any democratically elected person kneel for anyone because they won?”
unstoppableabt wrote: “Thanking them for rigging d elections. APC will never know peace.”
kenobbor wrote: “It’s called Stoop to conquer.’
thelordmayorfrank wrote: “Another puppet.”
jessicatriumph wrote: “NEXT ELECTION I WILL NEVER LEAVE MY HOUSE. I WILL BUY POPCORN AND ICE-CREAM AND ENJO.”
petersonkismila wrote: “De say make incoming talk baba de clap e say let’s dance>”
geminigabriel_ wrote: “lol their puppet. Good luck to all of you.”
brightoski30bg wrote: “Na now I know say the ADELEKE family truly strong Oo. For Them to win under PDP for that Osun State was outta this world 😲… them really deserve a fully loaded truck load of flowers 🌺 kudos @davido you did it kudos to the governor IMOLE.”
