By Esosa Omorogbe
Irrua, the administrative headquarters of Esan Central Local Government Council Area, was agog with celebration as Esan sons and daughters from across the political divide gathered to celebrate the victory at the polls and the inauguration of their son and leader, Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
The event was attended by a plethora of dignitaries, including top-ranking traditional rulers of Esan land, captains of industry, ranking politicians, national and state legislators, members of the academic community, and administrators.
The Management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, led by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Sunday Olowo Samuel, represented by the Acting Provost, College of Medicine, Professor B.O. Idonije, was also present to celebrate and appreciate a Governor who, within two weeks of assuming office, has brought smiles to the faces of the staff and students of the university.
In a chat with newsmen at the event, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Professor Sunday Olowo Samuel, thanked God for the life of the Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for being a man of his words.
"Our Governor deserves whatever honor and celebration being accorded him today. We see his elevation to the governorship seat of the state as a divine calling for a man who has always stood by his people, now with a greater responsibility to the entire state, which he has started discharging.
"We at AAU, Ekpoma, trusted his words and promises during his campaign period, which informed the massive support from here. As a man of honor that he is, would you believe that he has started to keep the promises he made to us, all within fourteen days of his assumption of office?" Professor Sunday Olowo Samuel said.
Various speakers at the event called for collective support for Governor Okpebholo's administration, which has promised and is working towards a new and better Edo State.
In his address, Edo State Governor, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, thanked his people and the entire people of Edo State for their trust and confidence in his candidacy and subsequent election.
"We have been elected to serve you, and that is what we will do. Don't mind those people who rig elections and write results crying foul now. Tell them that Edo people have spoken, and God has approved.
"I cannot thank you, my people, enough. But be rest assured that my administration will keep our words and promises," says Governor Okpebholo.
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