Newscenter Media News Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, has accused opponents of “brazenly” stealing his mandate and condemned the subversion of voter intentions.
In a statement on Monday, Ighodalo expressed gratitude to his supporters for their unwavering belief in him throughout the campaign. “First, in all things, we must give thanks to God. We give thanks to God for the gift of life, for health, and for the love you all have shown me,” he said.
He particularly acknowledged the resilience of the people, saying, “I would like to particularly thank the good people of Edo State who defied the rain, intimidation, threats of violence, harassment, arrests, and financial inducements to cast their votes for us overwhelmingly last Saturday, 21st September 2024. You are the true heroes of our democracy, and your sacrifices for a better Edo State will never be forgotten.”
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Ighodalo emphasized that his political aspirations stemmed from a desire to serve rather than a pursuit of power. “My aspiration was not borne out of a love for power but from a genuine desire to serve the people and create a Pathway to Prosperity for All in Edo State,” he stated. He recounted engaging with citizens across every ward and local government area, sharing his vision.
He expressed gratitude to his supporters, saying, “Together, we ran a great campaign, and your overwhelming support was evident in the ballots before our progress was unjustly halted on 21st September 2024 by people who do not mean well for you or our state.”
Ighodalo lamented, “That day will forever be etched in our history as one of our darkest moments, marked by the brazen theft of our mandate and the shameful subversion of the will of the people.” However, he urged his supporters not to lose hope, declaring, “The illusory triumph of evil over good is only temporary.”
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