Asue Ighodalo, PDP Vow to Upturn Sept. 21 Governorship Election Results in Edo State

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, have vowed to upturn the results of the September 21, 2024 governorship election, which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), declared the All progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Monday Okpebholo, won.

This is ahead of resumed sitting of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal today.
This position was contained in the communiqué released at the end of a meeting of the leadership of the party, including its governorship, Ighodalo.
In the communiqué signed by the Secretary, Edo State PDP Caretaker Committee, Henry Tenebe, the meeting was convened at the instance of the Chairman, State Caretaker Committee, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi.

“After extensive deliberations on the state of affairs of the party and Edo State, the following resolutions were reached:
“The party reaffirmed its resolve to reclaim the mandate duly given to it by the people of Edo State in the last governorship election. It called for the continuous support and prayers of all party faithful and the people of Edo State as PDP and its candidate progress on this arduous journey.

“The meeting acknowledged and deeply appreciated the commitment, loyalty, and steadfastness of party members and faithful supporters across Edo State, urging them never to relent in their support and prayers for the party and its leadership.
“The attendees expressed grave concern over the current state of Edo under the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration. The party observed with dismay that the State has suffered significant setbacks in the last few months.

“The PDP reaffirmed its unshakable commitment to the rule of law and upholding constitutional democracy in the State. The party strongly believes that law, order and security are essential for the peace, progress and development of Edo State and Nigeria as a whole.”