The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate for the September 21 Edo State election, Dr. Asue Ighodaro, has called on members of the party to prepare for an arduous journey to recover what he described as a stolen mission.
Speaking at the inauguration of the interim committee set up by the party’s national working committee in the state capital Benin on Friday, Ighodalo stressed the importance of unity and determination.
He commended outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki for his dedication and leadership. “Your focus and determination have been exemplary and you have guided the people in the right way,” Ighodaro said, urging loyal party members to remain focused on restoring the mission.
At the inauguration ceremony, an interim committee was formally appointed to oversee party affairs until a new executive is elected.
The committee is chaired by Dr. Tony Ajigbemi and Dr. John Johnson. Henry Duke Tenebe as Secretary includes among its members Harrison Omagbon, Fidel Aigenegbere, Chris Nehikare, Tony Aneni Jr., Archbishop Anthony Okosun, Segun Saiki, Adezat Ibrahim, Augustine Edsomwan. It is.
Ighodaro’s accusations against the party come as the PDP prepares for a legal and political battle to overturn the September election results.
“We expect them to respond to our petition next week, and we have five days to respond to their petition. , which will take until around November 19, 2024. Then, so-called preliminary hearings will begin before the main hearings, which could begin by the end of November.
“Our lawyers are active and ready to respond to their petitions. Times are difficult and we are in difficult times. As we move forward on our journey to reclaim our stolen mission, I We must stand firm and be strong.”
