The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has vowed to upturn the results of the September 21, 2024 governorship election which was won by the All progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate, Monday Okpebholo. The party made this vow as the State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal resumed sitting on Monday.
This was contained in the communiqué released at the end of a meeting of the leadership of the party including its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo. According to the communiqué signed by the Secretary, Edo State PDP Caretaker Committee, Henry Tenebe on Sunday, the meeting was convened at the instance of the Chairman, State Caretaker Committee, Tony Aziegbemi.
The state PDP said it acknowledged and appreciated the commitment, loyalty, and steadfastness of party members and faithful supporters across Edo State, urging them never to relent in their support and prayers for the party and its leadership. It expressed grave concern over the current state of Edo under the APC-led administration, saying that the state has suffered significant setbacks in the last few months.
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