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,

A former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, has expressed implicit confidence at the emergence of Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa as Edo State governor-elect and deputy governor-elect.