Mr Ganduje said Mr Okpebholo’s victory was well-deserved.
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He said the victory also reflected the hard work and resilience of other party members and supporters who ensured a free, fair, and peaceful election. Mr Ganduje thanked President Tinubu and the Progressive Governors Forum for their immense support, saying the victory was for all the people of Edo.According to the Independent National Electoral Commission , Mr Okpebholo, 54, secured 291,667 votes to defeat Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party who got 247,274 votes at the election.
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