Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo who was sworn in on Tuesday recalled how he found a dead bat on his bed before he was declared winner of the Governorship election which took place on 21st September, 2024 by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Okpebholo contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC and defeated the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the Labour Party in a fierce electoral battle.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua on Thursday in Benin, quoted Okpebholo to have spoken at a post swearing in thanksgiving on Wednesday night at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium where he attributed his electoral victory to the grace of God, constant prayers, and the support of Edo people.
He remarked: “I want to thank God. In this last election, while I was praising God, they (traducers) were busy operating from television. They were busy operating from social media. They were busy operating from other television stations.
“But, I took the battle to God because I knew the secret. A few days to the election, they said I was crazy. We gathered to praise God in this State. They said, “What is he doing?” They were there on TV. But, I was listening to the voice of God. I won the battle.
“After the election on Sunday morning, I came to my room. I met a bat had died on my bed, without me shooting any arrow. But, the spirit of God was there. The arrow of God; The hand of God delivered me.
“I am grateful to the men of God that stood in the gap. I am grateful to those who believed that with God, all things are possible. And I will give you one advice- trust in God alone because he will do it for you.
The Governor disclosed that he did not consult any native doctor or prophet or visit any diviner or shrine to seek help for help throughout the period of his electioneering.
The Thanksgiving worship service had in attendance prominent politicians, music artists, and clergymen.
