BY FAVOUR PERCY-IDUBOR/BENIN
EDO State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; former governor of Edo State and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomole; and other top government dignitaries across the country, yesterday, commissioned the New Edo Line Transport Service.
FCT Minister, Nyson Wike, who was the guest of honour at the commissioning of the New Edo Line Transport Service, backed Governor Monday Okpebholo on security protocols for high profile Nigerians, like the former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi.
Wike insisted that high-profile Nigerians like Peter Obi need to inform the Governor of any State about his visit to ensure his security was guaranteed.
He noted that when Obi visited him while he was the Governor of Rivers States, he secured a permit before embarking on that journey. He wondered why he did not observe the same protocol when he visited Edo State.
“I thank God for the people of Edo State for standing firm during the election of Monday Okpebholo. The governor has prepared himself as far as I am concerned. He is focused on making sure he delivers the dividends of democracy to the people.
“The governor refused to be distracted, and in eight months, he has done so much for Edo people. Just like what Mr. President did immediately, he was inaugurated. He hit the ground running. That is what Senator Okpebholo has done today by making sure there are no excuses.
“Assuming that the Supreme Court had ruled against him, what it would have meant is that for a few months, he showed the people of Edo that he was committed to work for them.
“I do not identify with failure. I identify with people who mean well for their people. One of the things that you have done for bringing back this new Edo line is to solve the problem of insecurity.
“You have also resolved the problem of students, women and men traveling. You have actually shown your support for our President in practical terms in performance. Your performance will give you the confidence to always come home even after your tenure as Governor.
“I have come to identify with you because you mean well for the people of Edo State. Leadership is not easy because people will throw all kinds of things at you.”
Governor Okpebholo, in his remarks, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, which has continuously translated into growth and development for Edo people.
He commended Edo people for the opportunity given to him as their Governor and expressed readiness to serve them, as they will continue to see and experience remarkable projects that will touch their lives for the better.
Governor Okpebholo said he would continue with his developmental projects that will change Edo State and improve the lives of Edo people for the better. He promised not to be distracted with criticism coming from the social media, following his statement on Mr. Peter Obi.
