As manipulations and unguarded utterances continue to rise regarding the September 21, Governorship election in Edo State, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the election, Asue Ighodalo has slammed a N20 billion defamatory suit against Senator Adams Oshiomhole over comments on Planwell scheme.
According to reports, Ighodalo through his counsel, Ayo Asala (SAN) & Associates, also sought an immediate and unqualified retraction and apology for the false, defamatory, and malicious comments which should be published in at least two (2) National Television Networks and three (3) nationally circulating newspapers.
The PDP candidate made it clear that the allegations by Oshiomhole are baseless, false, and malicious.
He further described the fabrication as a figment of Oshiomhole’s imagination intended to denigrate his good character and reputation for the political purpose of advancing the sinking fortunes of Oshiomhole’s party and candidate in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State.
Meanwhile,the Edo State Governor and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has made u – turn regarding the efforts of federal authorities on the organization of the election.
Addressing Newsmen after a State Caucus meeting of the PDP, Obaseki said the party is now pleased with the commitment of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetoku and Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to ensure a free, fair and credible election in the State.
While expressing confidence that the party will come out victorious in Saturday’s gubernatorial election, he pointed out that the party is ready for the polls and challenged party leaders and members to continue mobilizing support for the party across the state.
Obaseki added, “We are hoping that when the Courts resume tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, all our people who have been detained in Abuja all these weeks will be released. If they are granted bail, allowed to come back home to their families and participate in the democratic process, we would consider signing the Peace Accord.”
Contributing the Chairman of the PDP in Edo State, Anthony Aziegbemi, said, “After some hours of deliberations, the State caucus of the party reviewed and endorsed all the programmes put together by the party thus far.
“It was a deliberate and exhaustive conversation. A few areas not covered have been taken note of. We wish to State that the PDP in Edo State is ready for the election and believes very strongly that the programmes we have put together will lead us to victory.”
He therefore called on Edo people not to be afraid to come out on September 21st to cast their votes.
