Oshiomhole to Akpabio: Edo Is Nigeria’s Best State After Akwa Ibom

Adams Oshiomhole, a senator from Edo North, has called his state the best in Nigeria after Akwa Ibom.

Oshiomhole made this revelation on the floor of the Upper Legislative Chamber on Wednesday at the Senate’s farewell session in honor of Governor Monday Okpebholo.

The lawmaker claimed that within 30 days of taking office as governor, Okpebholo had taken decisive action to change Edo State.

We can all agree on one thing about Senator Monday, according to Oshiomhole: “I have never met a man as humble as Monday.”

“As a man of few words, he has made up for his contagious humility with action and consistent deeds in a way that is obvious and observable.

We in Edo State are very happy, Mr. President, because I can now return home without fear. In just one month, he became one of the first governors to appoint men and women who would improve Edo State’s social life and economy.

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“He has already taken decisive action to bring Edo State’s traditional institutions back to their rightful place, and he has already begun taking actions that would impact our magnificent state’s long-abandoned infrastructure development. We already know all of the people he appointed, including the Attorney General.

“I want to thank you, sir, for your leadership not only while he was here but also for all the moral and other support this Senate received under your leadership. You are not privileged to come and vote because you are not registered in Edo State, but you moved to Edo to show us solidarity when we needed it most.

“I want to thank you for your leadership, your concern, your support, and all the senators you rallied on behalf of the people of Edo State, who are thrilled to have a new sheriff in town—a progressive sheriff, at that. Some of our senators turned into boxers to defend the votes of the Edo State people, even as the former governor attempted to raid the INEC headquarters and alter the numbers.

We are pleased that the Edo people know that a new governor has arrived in 30 days. He is clever, resourceful, modest, and uses few words but takes full action.

“We are extremely appreciative of all the esteemed Senators who helped us in our fight to retake Edo State. I express my gratitude to Senator Monday for the honor you have bestowed upon me personally and continue to bestow upon everyone you have encountered since you assumed the position of executive governor of the most illustrious state following Akwa Ibom.