The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the Court of Appeal for “its courage in upholding justice”by reaffirming the nomination of Asue Ighodalo, as the candidate of the PDP in the September 21, 2024 Edo State governorship election.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary, the party maintained that the award of cost by the Appeal Court against the Appellants in favour of Ighodalo and other Respondents is an emphatic judicial rebuke against frivolous and vexatious court proceedings aimed at frustrating the outcome of a legally conducted democratic exercise of a political party.
The PDP described the judgment as another landmark ruling which further strengthens democratic practice, validates the credibility of PDP nomination process and reinforces the Will and aspiration of the people of Edo State as embodied in the candidature of Ighodalo.
“Our Party notes that with the verdict of the High Court and reaffirmation by the Appeal Court, both in favour of the PDP and its candidate, it is clear that Dr. Asue Ighodalo was duly and rightfully nominated as candidate; that he has no qualification issues and that the litigations against his candidature were all designed to distract the PDP and frustrate the Aspiration of the people of Edo State,” the statement said.
The PDP restated its call on “the unqualified candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo to step down from the race and face the issues of alleged forgery of voter’s card and birth documents which has further imperiled the APC governorship campaign.”
The main opposition party commended the people of Edo State “for standing firmly behind its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, who has demonstrated commitment, respect, vision and operable roadmap to sustain the wellbeing and development of the people of Edo State on the platform of the PDP.”
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