Edo Election: PDP hails appellate court’s judgment reaffirming Ighodalo’s nomination
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The Peoples Democratic Party hailed the Appeal Court judgment, reaffirming Asue Ighodalo’s nomination as its candidate for the September 21, Edo Governorship election on Monday.
In a statement by its spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, PDP described the judgment as another momentous victory for democracy. It also described it as a victory for the rule of law against anti-democratic forces that sought to undermine and trample on the will of the people of Edo, as symbolised by the candidature of Ighodalo.
It said, “The Appeal Court judgment has again validated the credibility of the PDP nomination process, which produced Ighodalo as its candidate. The judgment effectively shut the mouths of purveyors of lies and falsehood, who were confused and frustrated by Ighodalo’s soaring popularity and acceptance by the people of Edo.
“The spontaneous jubilation across Edo at the news of the judgement on Monday is a resounding testament to the overwhelming support of the majority of the people in the state for Ighodalo. This further signposts the forthcoming sweeping victory by Ighodalo, whose personality and manifesto embody the collective vision and aspiration of the people of Edo.”
The party advised the opposition parties in Edo to read the handwriting on the wall and come to terms with the fact that the PDP was coasting to victory at the polls.
(NAN)
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