Asue Ighodalo, PDP’s Edo State Governorship Candidate, Alleges Stolen Mandate
Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo State, has claimed that his mandate was “brazenly stolen” in the September 21 election. In a statement, Ighodalo thanked supporters and the people of Edo State for their overwhelming votes despite intimidation and financial inducements.
Ighodalo stated that his aspiration was driven by a desire to serve and create prosperity for all Edo State residents. He acknowledged his supporters’ dedication and conversations about his vision. However, he described the election as a “dark moment” marked by the theft of his mandate and subversion of the people’s will.
The PDP candidate emphasized that evil’s temporary triumph over good will not discourage him. This development follows the election’s outcome, with APC’s Monday Okpebholo declared the winner.
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Key Points:
- Asue Ighodalo claims his mandate was stolen in the Edo State governorship election.
- He thanked supporters and the people of Edo State for their votes.
- Ighodalo described the election as a “dark moment” marked by mandate theft and subversion of the people’s will.
- The PDP candidate vows not to be discouraged by the outcome.
