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The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has given three days to the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Jarrett Tenebe, to retract his defamatory comments against the state. gave him an ultimatum. Otherwise, they will face formal court proceedings.
Naija News reported that Tenebe said in an interview that Ighodaro stole the vehicle from the state government.
Mr. Abimbola Akeredolu, a lawyer at Banwo & Ighodalo, a law firm founded by Mr. Ighodalo, said in a letter dated December 18 to Mr. Tenebe that despite Mr. Tenebe’s letter requesting him to retract his claims, He said he continues to make his claims.
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Akeredolu (SAN), said he would pursue all legal remedies if the defamatory statements were not withdrawn within the stipulated deadline.
“(The accusations) are defamatory, reckless and baseless,” he said.
Team Asue Media Organization (TAMO) President Eljabor Emokpaye also refuted the allegations in a statement, calling it a calculated smear campaign aimed at distracting the public and damaging Mr. Ighodalo’s reputation. did.
TAMO clarified that Alagodaro, chaired by Ighodalo, is a private sector-led initiative to boost economic growth and investment in Edo State.
The statement also emphasized Mr. Ighodaro’s integrity and selflessness, noting that he has personally covered his expenses throughout his 16 years of public service, including his time as chairman.
The charges of theft of government vehicles were dismissed as baseless, unreasonable and unsupported by any evidence.
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