Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has claimed that a day after the September 21 governorship election in his state, he found a dead bat on his bed.
Okpebholo said the incident happened while he was awaiting the results of the poll but that God Almighty saved him.
He urged Edo residents and other lovers of democracy worldwide to always put their trust only in the Lord without seeking lesser gods.
The Nation reports that Okpebholo, during a praise concert as part of activities for his inauguration and Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa, admonished Nigerians and other friends of the country to always hold onto God alone, irrespective of the challenges they face in life.
The praise concert was attended by top politicians, eminent clerics, and many outstanding gospel musicians from across the country.