Former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has stated that the state has moved away from the rhetoric of his successor, Governor Godwin Obaseki, and is now focused on action under the leadership of Senator Monday Okpebholo.
Oshiomhole praised Okpebholo for taking swift steps in revitalizing the state’s infrastructure, mentioning that contractors have been mobilized to the sites and surveys are underway to ensure immediate commencement of key projects.
He emphasized that Edo now has a “new sheriff” in town, working hard to address the state’s challenges.
According to Oshiomhole, the people are seeing tangible changes, noting that the state is shifting from years of speeches and memorandums to real, visible action.
He commended Okpebholo for his inclusive leadership style, bringing people together to make collective decisions for the state’s progress.
Oshiomhole expressed confidence in Okpebholo’s leadership, claiming that the people of Edo are satisfied with the direction the state is heading.
He stated that the state is in “safe hands” under the leadership of the new governor.
In his remarks, Okpebholo assured the people of Edo that 2025 would bring further progress, highlighting that the new budget and the appointment of competent individuals in key sectors would drive growth and improvements in critical areas of the economy.