The Peoples Democratic Party has welcomed the Appeal Court judgment reaffirming Asue Ighodalo as its candidate for the September 21 Edo governorship election.
In a statement, National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba described the judgment as “another momentous victory for democracy” and “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 candidacy of Ighodalo.”
The PDP stated, “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 party added, “The spontaneous jubilation across Edo at the news of the judgement on Monday, is a resounding testament of 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 PDP advised opposition parties to “read the handwriting on the wall and come to terms with the fact that the PDP was coasting to victory at the polls.”
