Supreme Court Confirms Okpebholo as Edo State Governor in Final Ruling
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has definitively settled Edo State’s gubernatorial dispute, upholding Monday Okpebholo’s victory as the state’s legitimate governor. The apex court delivered its unanimous decision on Thursday, July 10, 2025, through a five-member judicial panel in Abuja.
The ruling represents the final chapter in Edo State’s electoral contest, with the Supreme Court affirming earlier decisions by both the election tribunal and Court of Appeal. Okpebholo, who ran on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform, can now govern without further legal challenges to his mandate.
The Supreme Court’s unanimous verdict demonstrates judicial consensus on the case’s merits. All five justices agreed that Okpebholo’s election met constitutional requirements and electoral standards. This decision effectively exhausts all legal avenues for challenging the gubernatorial results.
The ruling provides political stability for Edo State, which has experienced prolonged uncertainty since the disputed election. Opposition parties had contested Okpebholo’s victory through multiple court levels, arguing various irregularities in the electoral process.
With the Supreme Court’s final determination, Okpebholo can focus entirely on governance without courtroom distractions. The decision reinforces Nigeria’s judicial system as the ultimate arbiter of electoral disputes, following established legal procedures from tribunal level to the nation’s highest court.
Edo State residents now have clarity on their leadership structure moving forward under the confirmed APC administration.
