The Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jeret Tenebe, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the Edo governorship election held on Saturday, praising the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for delivering what he described as the fairest election in the state.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday in Benin, Tenebe noted that if INEC continues to conduct elections in the same manner, Nigeria would be on the path to achieving a more credible electoral process.
He refuted allegations that the APC rigged the election in favour of its candidate, Monday Okpebholo, who emerged as the Governor-elect, stating that the APC has no power to rig elections and that the results reflect the will of the people.
Tenebe stated, “Our party cannot rig the election, because we are not INEC. And the elections that we saw yesterday are the fairest election ever conducted in this state. And we pray that INEC continues like this. And if they continue like this, it then means the country is going to be advancing to seeing a proper and good electoral process.
“This victory is a victory for Edo state. It is a victory for all Edo people. This victory means so much for us.
“Okpebholo will bring development. He is going to empower the youths. He is going to empower women. Okpebholo will unite the state. No respect for traditional rulers will stop. This result reflects what happened on Saturday.
“Nobody would see anything that has to do with Obaseki and touch it. Nobody wants to touch Obaseki.”
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