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Tinubu gave this advice at a meeting with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress party, where the Edo governor-elect, Okpebholo, and the deputy governor-elect, Dennis Idahosa, presented their certificates of return.

The Special Adviser to Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who was at the meeting, revealed the details in a statement titled ‘President Tinubu receives Edo gov-elect, tasks him on development.’

Tinubu emphasised the importance of good governance and delivering results to the people of Edo State, saying, “Governor-elect, you can now face the task of development.

We are here to work with you. You have seen the progressive governors of APC. They are truly progressive. Work with them. Learn the ropes, and I believe you are up to the task.”

Acknowledging the challenges of democracy, particularly in emerging economies such as Nigeria, the President added, “You have earned the victory. Democracy is difficult, particularly in emerging democracies and economies like ours.

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