The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has described the emergence of Sen. Monday Okpebholo as governor-elect of Edo as a milestone for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed claims of Federal might playing an impact in the victory of Monday Okpebholo during the just-concluded governorship election in Edo State. Oshiomhole insisted that Okpebholo won his election fair,

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has urged the Edo Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to be magnanimous in victory.