Gov. Okpebholo Urge Relevant Authorities To Investigate Perpetuators Of Violence
The Executive Governor of Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has urged relevant authorities, including the Judiciary, law enforcement agencies, and other State actors, to thoroughly investigate the serious allegations of falsehood, manipulations and intimidations that are being perpetuated by some persons during the proceedings of the ongoing tribunal and take swift and decisive action against those responsible.
This was made known in a Press release dated Friday, 17 January, 2025 marked NO.16/EDSGH/2025, and signed by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor.
In the press release captioned: "FALSEHOOD, MANIPULATION, INTIMIDATION CANNOT STOP GOV OKPEBHOLO’S VICTORY AT THE TRIBUNAL", the Press Release stated that; "the Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is deeply concerned and appalled by recent reports of attempts by the depleted opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to manipulate the ongoing case at the Tribunal".
Continuing, the statement pointed out that; "these actions, which include witness intimidation, sponsorship of thugs, peddling of fake news, and a premature declaration of victory, are an affront to the very foundation of our justice system.
"The Judiciary is the cornerstone of our democracy, and its integrity must be upheld at all costs. Any attempt to interfere with the impartial administration of justice in the ongoing Tribunal case is not only unacceptable but also a grave threat to the rule of law and the well-being of our citizens".
The statement made it clear that, the people of Edo State deserve a Tribunal process that is fair, transparent, and accountable. Governor Okpebholo will not tolerate any actions that undermine the integrity of the Tribunal, adding that, people have given Governor Monday Okpebholo a resounding mandate, and no amount of intimidation, falsehoods, media propaganda, and paid thugs can change God’s mandate for Edo people.