By Newsmata
Immediate past ruling party in Edo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday lamented that the state, now under the All Progressives Congress (APC) had suffered significant setbacks in the last few months.
Newsmata recalls that the PDP lost power to the APC following the September 21, 2024 governorship election in which Senator Monday Okpebholo defeated the PDP’s candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo.
The party is currently challenging the outcome of the election at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which resumes hearing on Monday after it adjourned proceedings last year.
Ahead of the resumption, the PDP , in a communiqué at the end of a meeting of its leadership convened by the Chairman, State Caretaker Committee, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, vowed to upturn the result of the election.
In the communiqué, signed by the Secretary of the Caretaker Committee, Henry Tenebe, Chairmen of the party passed a vote of confidence on Aziegbemi and Ighodalo for their outstanding leadership in fostering unity and progress in the party.
Part of it read: “After extensive deliberations on the state of affairs of the party and Edo State, the following resolutions were reached:
“The party reaffirmed its resolve to reclaim the mandate duly given to it by the people of Edo State in the last governorship election. It called for the continuous support and prayers of all party faithful and the people of Edo State as PDP and its candidate progress on this arduous journey.
“The meeting acknowledged and deeply appreciated the commitment, loyalty, and steadfastness of party members and faithful supporters across Edo State, urging them never to relent in their support and prayers for the party and its leadership.
“The attendees expressed grave concern over the current state of Edo under the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration. The party observed with dismay that the state has suffered significant setbacks in the last few months.
“The PDP reaffirmed its unshakable commitment to the rule of law and upholding constitutional democracy in the state. The party strongly believes that law, order and security are essential for the peace, progress and development of Edo State and Nigeria as a whole.
“The party Chairmen unanimously passed a vote of implicit confidence in the State Caretaker Committee led by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, and the party’s candidate in the last governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo. They commended both leaders for their outstanding leadership and exemplary efforts in piloting the affairs of the party in the state, which have fostered unity and progress in the Edo State chapter of the PDP.”