The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision, which confirmed Asue Ighodalo as its candidate for the upcoming Edo State governorship election in September 2024.
The PDP said it viewed this judgment as a significant triumph for democratic principles and the legal system, as it thwarts attempts by undemocratic elements to disregard the preferences of the Edo State populace.
News About Nigeria reports that the party’s reaction was expressed in a statement released on Monday by Debo Ologunagba, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary.
“The Appeal Court judgement again validates the credibility of the PDP nomination process which produced Asue Ighodalo as its candidate,” the statement reads.
“This effectively shut the mouths of purveyors of lies and falsehood in the APC who are confused and frustrated by Asue Ighodalo’s soaring popularity and acceptance by the people of Edo State including key APC members who are publicly declaring support for the PDP candidate
“The spontaneous jubilation across Edo State at the news of the judgement is a resounding testament of the overwhelming support of the majority of the people in the state which further signposts the forthcoming sweeping victory by Dr Asue Ighodalo whose personality and manifesto embody the collective vision and aspiration of the people of Edo State.
“The APC, its candidate, Monday Okpebholo and his propaganda team, led by Adams Oshiomhole should therefore read the handwriting on the wall and come to terms with the fact of the crushing defeat that awaits them at the poll.
“The APC should know that the people of Edo State have made up their minds on Dr Asue Ighodalo as the next governor of their state and cannot be swayed by the propaganda, lies, manipulations by the APC whose candidate is practically empty, purposeless, uninspiring and has nothing to offer to Edo State.”
