Despite an earlier report today that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) primary in Edo State has been nullified by the court, the party has maintained that its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, remains the party’s flag bearer in the coming governorship election.
The ruling party in Edo State said this in a brief statement issued today and signed by the state chapter chairman, Tony Aziegbemi.
“Let it be on record that the candidature of Dr Asue Ighodalo as the flag bearer of the party for the 2024 elections remains intact…”, said party chairman.
Below is the full statement:
*Press Release*
The PDP is aware that certain elements who are scared of the soaring popularity of our candidate Dr Asue Ighodalo are going about peddling rumors that the candidature of Dr Asue Ighodalo has been nullified.
Let it be on record that the candidature of Dr Asue Ighodalo as the flag bearer of the party for the 2024 elections remains intact and that the judgement of the Federal High court in Abuja did not in any way affect the candidature of Dr Asue Ighodalo.
We urge our teaming loyal supporters to remain calm and resolute as there is no cause for alarm.
Dr Tony Aziegbemi
PDP Chairman
Edo State Chapter.
The Frontier reports that the said Abuja High Court ruling was made by Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo, one of the three Judges recently barred from elevation to Higher Bench by Nigeria’s Judicial Council (NJC) over abuse of office.
