Edo NSCIA hails Okpebholo, Idahosa on guber election victory

The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Edo State Council has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo and Honorable Denis Idahosa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on their election as governor and deputy governor-elect of the state, respectively.

The chapter chairman, Abdulazeez Igbinidu, in a statement on Wednesday, prayed to Almighty Allah to grant them the knowledge, wisdom, and good health to pilot the affairs of the state when they take over the leadership of the state.

The chairman urged the party that won the election to be moderate in their celebrations and also avoid any utterances that may lead to avoidable conflict, stressing that this is the right time to strategize on how best to execute their electioneering promises to the electorate.

“It is expected that in a competitive election, everybody cannot win at the same time. So out of the lot, only one party must always win.

“For those that did not win now, let us remember that there is always tomorrow. There is always time for everybody to excel. Whatever mercy Allah may grant to mankind; nobody can withhold it, and whatever He may withhold, none can grant it thereafter. And He is the All-Mighty and The Wise. Quran 35 verse 2.

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“On behalf of all Muslims in the state, I greet all the good people of Edo State and also thank Almighty Allah for making it possible for us to witness the much-awaited governorship election held on 21st September 2024. I thank Allah for the relative peace we experienced before and during the election.

“I appreciate the various security agencies for the good roles they played. I also appreciate the various governmental and non-governmental organizations for their roles in sensitizing the various stakeholders towards a peaceful and successful election. These organizations include: National Peace Committee, Kinpad Development Initiative, the Kukah Center, National Orientation Agency, Independent Electoral Commission, and especially the State Peace and Mediation Working Committee (SPMWC) set up by KDI, which I am also a member.

“Let me conclude by quoting chapter 3 verse 26 of the Holy Quran: ‘Say O Allah! Possession of the Kingdom, You give the kingdom to whom You will and You take the kingdom from whom You will, and You endure with honor whom You will and You humiliate whom You will. In Your Hand is the good. Verily, You are able to do all things. All thanks and praises are due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.”