Edo 2024: Ighodalo Receives Rousing Welcome in Ubiaja, Uromi, Igueben

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Frontline aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2024 Governorship Election in Edo State and former Chairman of Sterling Bank Plc, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, on Tuesday, received a rousing welcome from leaders, members and other stakeholders of the party as he arrived Ubiaja, in Esan South East Local Government Area of the state, in continuation of his ongoing statewide tour to seek support ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for next month.

Ighodalo also visited Uromi and Igueben, headquarters of Esan North East Igueben Local Government Area, respectively, where he was received by a crowd of supporters, amid cheers and jubilation.

Addressing the large gathering of party supporters and other stakeholders which filled the venues of the different meetings, Dr. Ighodalo appealed for support from the people to secure the PDP ticket for the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state.

He noted that Edo State is blessed with abundant natural resources, noting that if the resources are properly harnessed it would help tackle poverty and other issues affecting the people.

Noting that he was the most experienced, competent, credible, and best qualified for the governorship job, the lawyer cum financial expert stated that a prosperous and progressive Edo State is achievable if the right person is at the helm of affairs, hence, the need for the people to nominate him as the candidate of the PDP.

Ighodalo reassured that if elected, his government will ensure the delivery of the dividends of democracy to all people of the state, leveraging his wealth of experience and capacity.

The frontline aspirant further reassured the people of massive development across the state pledging not to let down the Senatorial District and, by extension, Edo State if entrusted with the mandate to lead the state’s affairs.

In his reaction, the Chairman of PDP in Ubiaja, Hon. Lawrence and the former Commissioner for Agriculture and PDP Leader in Uromi, Prince Joe Okojie, assured the aspirant of their full support, ensuring that he gets the party’s ticket and emerges victorious in the forthcoming gubernatorial polls.

According to Okojie, the mammoth crowd that greeted Asue Ighodalo’s visit is a true reflection of his acceptance by the people of Edo Central Senatorial District.

Others who galvanized support for Ighodalo during the visits include the Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Maria Edekor; Hon. Friday Itulah; Hon. John Yakubu; Hon (Barr.) Akhere Ogbesia and Jerret Tenebe, among other leaders and stakeholders of the senatorial district.