December 11, (THEWILL) – The Senate on Wednesday held a Valedictory Session for Governor Monday Okpebholo who represented Edo Central in the National Assembly.
Okpebholo was a member of the 10th Senate until his election on September 21, as governor.
The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Senator Okpebholo, candidate of the All Progressives Congress as winner of the election.
He was subsequently sworn in on November 12.
Speaking at the valedictory session on Wednesday, the Senator representing Edo North, former governor Adams Oshiomhole, described Okpebholo as a humble, resourceful, committed and intelligent man
“We’re happy that in 30 days, Edo people are aware that there is a new governor in town: humble, resourceful, committed, intelligent, few words but maximum action,” he said.
Meanwhile, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has officially declared the Edo Central Senatorial seat vacant, directing INEC to organise a new election to fill the vacant seat.
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