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Governor Okpebholo Credits Victory to God, Recalls Encounter With Dead Bat During Electioneering Process

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given account of one of the “temptations” he faced before he was declared winner of the governorship election held on September 21.

The Governor said 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.

According to him, he saw a dead bat on his bed before he was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Okpebholo, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, gave the testimony at his post swearing-in Thanksgiving Service held at the Samuel Ogbumudia Stadium in Benin.

While calling on Nigerians to trust in God alone irrespective of their challenges in life, he attributed his survival to the grace of God, constant prayers, and the support of Edo people.

He said, “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 said 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.

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