The Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in the 2016 governorship election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has congratulated the Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on his victory at the Supreme court on Monday.
The Supreme court had dismissed the appeal filed by the governorship candidate and reasons to be given at a later late.
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In a statement signed personally by Ize-Iyamu, he appreciated all his supporters for their unending support during and after the election.
“Today, the Supreme Court has by its judgment brought to an end our struggle for the office of the governor of Edo State which began on 28 September, 2016.
“I accept in good faith this decision of the highest court of our country, which affirms Mr Godwin Obaseki as the Governor of Edo State. I therefore congratulate Mr Godwin Obaseki and assure him of my goodwill.
“I also want to use this opportunity to thank all our supporters and party men and women for their immense support for our struggle right from the time of the election to this day that it ended at the Supreme Court. Let me assure them of my acknowledgement of their various sacrifices and promise that I will always be there for them.
“I thank all Edo people who have been part of our struggle all the way. In our various ways we should keep the fire burning in the quest for an Edo State of our dreams.” He said
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