The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has congratulated the Executive Governor of Edo State Senator Monday Okpebholo,on his Supreme Court affirmation.
The Minister in a congratulatory message described the judgment as “a resounding affirmation of democratic integrity and the enduring will of the people,”.
She commended the Governor’s calm resilience throughout the judicial process, noting that the affirmation is a fresh opportunity to drive unity, development, and transformation across Edo State.
While noting that Governor Okpebholo’s victory comes at a time when the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is driving a bold national shift toward inclusive governance, economic revitalization, and citizen-centred service delivery.
She expressed confidence that the administration of Governor Okpebholo will harness these opportunities to empower women, safeguard children, strengthen families, and drive sustainable development outcomes that benefit all segments of society.
The Minister reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in championing transformative interventions across care , creative , digital and green economies, rural enterprise development, social protection and family strengthening systems in line with its expanded mandate, and further wishes Governor Okpebholo wisdom, strength, and success as he steers Edo State toward a new era of peace, prosperity, and inclusive governance.
Sulaiman-Ibrahim said “this victory is not just political; it is symbolic of the renewed responsibility to deliver visible impact. Edo State stands at the threshold of accelerated progress, and we are committed to working hand-in-hand to ensure women, children, and families are at the heart of that progress,”
The Supreme Court, today Thursday, affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo state, dismissing a petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the September 2024 governorship election, Asue Ighodalo.