Esther Salifu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the Edo State governorship election, alleging manipulation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this stating that, “The Peoples Democratic Party stands by the results of the Edo State Governorship election as garnered by its polling agents across the state, which indicate that the PDP candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, clearly won the election.”
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who is the Chairman of the Edo State Governorship Election National Campaign Council, stated, “The rush, venom, and hauling of insults with which the APC attacked me only confirms APC’s violent desperation to cover its manipulations and steal the mandate freely given to Dr. Asue Ighodalo.
“PDP Governors Forum Chairman Bala Mohammed urged INEC to announce results reflecting the wishes of the Edo people, saying, “As the country perches on the horns of grave economic and security challenges, it is our expectation that INEC will respect the sovereign wishes of the people.
“Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki called for calm, saying, “Peace and justice will always win at the end I implore all Edo people to maintain calm and not resort to violence.
“Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC candidate, was declared winner with 291,667 votes, defeating PDP’s Asue Ighodalo (247,274 votes) and Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata (22,763 votes).
Okpebholo promised to replicate Senator Godswill Akpabio’s achievements in Akwa Ibom State, saying, “God has decreed that I make up for the eight years disaster of Obaseki and Asue together.”
