December 11, 2024
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday declared that he would continue to be a good ambassador of the 10th Senate, recalling the memories of comradeship in barely one year representing Edo Central Senatorial District.
The governor stated this in an emotion laden valedictory speech on the floor of red chamber as he appeared to take a final bow having been sworn into office as the Governor of Edo State.
He said: “Distinguished colleagues, this is quite emotional for me. From the moment I joined this 10th Senate in June 2023, every moment at the red chambers has remained especially memorable.
“We saw ourselves as forerunners of democracy, and we wanted the best for the nation. Barely one year in the Senate, I left to pursue the dream of becoming governor. Today I am Governor of Edo State.
“There is no way my story can be told without my distinguished colleagues here. The support, advice and prayers were awesome.
“Let me particularly thank the uncommon Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for his support and encouragement throughout my campaign period.
“To my Distinguished Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, your words of advice were great political wisdom. My Senate Majority leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. I say thank you for being a brother. My consultations with you were never regretted.
“My other principal officers and indeed the entire senators of this 10th Senate, this is homecoming for me. The warm relationship among us, here in the chambers, cannot be over-emphasized.
“My involvement in the business of legislation has helped to drive my passion for good governance particularly in infrastructure development, security, education, health and so on in my new role as governor.
“We worked together, we gained successes together and we must always be proud of each other wherever.
“I want to express my gratitude to some of my close friends here, including Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Senator Babangida Husseini Uba, Senator Abdulaziz Yari just to mention a few.”
Governor Okpebholo was elected Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC and he was a first timer.
Until he left the Senate, he was the Senate Committee Chairman on Public Procurement.
SENATE DECLARES EDO GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLO’S SEAT VACANT
The Senate on Wednesday declared the seat of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, vacant.
The red chamber urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct a bye-election to fill the vacancy.
The seat of Okpebholo, who represented Edo Central Senatorial District, became vacant following his election and inauguration as governor in November.
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