Tinubu Campaign Organisation (TCO) has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his resounding victory in the September 21, 2024, Edo State Governorship Election.
Joshua Ilevbare, TCO National Coordinator, said in a statement that Senator Okpebholo’s victory reflects the clear mandate that the vast majority of Edo State’s indigenous people across all 18 local governments gave him.
The organization, describing him as the people’s choice, said Senator Okpebholo’s genuine concern, unalloyed love, and commitment to effective governance resonated with Edo’s citizens, aligning with APC principles.
“We are delighted that Senator Okpebholo’s unwavering dedication to the well-being of Edo’s citizens and his commitment to effective governance, aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) principles, endeared him with the electorate,” Ilevbare said.
According to him, the people of Edo have spoken decisively through the ballot, entrusting Senator Okpebholo with leadership—a testament to the triumph of truth, democracy, and trust.
The group appealed to the good people of Edo State and well-meaning Nigerians to rally support for the Governor-Elect in his effort to transform the state through his carefully planned manifesto.
Ilevbare further stated, ”This victory will propel the Governor-Elect to deliver purposeful governance, benefiting all, regardless of affiliations.”
The support group reiterated its commitment to stand by, work with, and support Senator Okpebholo, urging the Governor-Elect to extend fellowship to opponents and inviting collaboration to serve the state.
Expressing his profound gratitude to their leaders, he said, “We sincerely appreciate the distinguished Senator Adams Oshiomole, Rt. Hon. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, OON, DSSRN (house leader), and other leaders for their sacrificial contributions.“
![Rev. Fr. Anthony Odiong, a US-based Nigerian Louisiana Catholic priest, was arrested in Florida on Tuesday for possessing child pornography, according to law authorities. The suspect is reportedly accused of many other cases of sexual assault. The Waco, Texas, Police Department announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday that officers detained Father Anthony Odiong in Ave Maria, Florida, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service. Waco police announced in March that they had received "credible information" about a sexual assault allegedly committed by Odiong in Texas in 2012. “During the subsequent investigation, a case of possession of child pornography was uncovered,” the police said. The priest was apprehended in Florida by the Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force. The Waco Police Department said that he will be extradited to Texas. Odiong had previously served in the Archdiocese of New Orleans before being removed as priest in December of last year due to controversy over homilies in which he claimed, among other things, that the Catholic Church was being taken over by "the gays." At the time, the priest was also accused of abusive behaviour; a Louisiana lady claimed in U.S. bankruptcy court that Odiong had committed both financial and sexual abuse against her. Prior to joining the New Orleans Archdiocese, Odiong served in at least two Texas parishes. On Tuesday, Waco police stated that during their sexual assault investigation, "the presence of other survivors was revealed." “Multiple women have come forward to tell similar experiences as the sexual assault survivor who reported the initial allegation,” the police department said. “Survivors’ experiences ranged from sexual assault and indecent assault, more commonly recognised as groping, and financial abuse, with some survivors experiencing every element of Anthony Odiong’s manipulation.” The police said they “believe there may be more survivors, and we wish to speak with anyone who [has] had similar encounters” with the priest. The Archdiocese of New Orleans issued a brief news release on Tuesday noting Odiong's arrest in Florida. The archdiocese “encourages anyone with any information to contact law enforcement,” the release said.](https://chronicle.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ezgif-6-4730550ede-450x300.jpg "Odiong: US-based Nigerian Catholic priest convicted over sexual assault")
