Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Igueben, Edo, have endorsed Barr Asue Ighodalo’s aspiration to be the party’s flagbearer in the state’s forthcoming governorship election.
The decision was made at the residence of PDP leader Hon Felix Omi Imuesili.
Ighodalo, 64, is a boardroom guru and the immediate past chairman of Sterling Bank Plc.
Former PDP members who had left the party before the 2023 General elections were welcomed back during the event.
Hon. Imuesili expressed confidence that Ighodalo would bring unity and harmony to the party in his address to the enthusiastic crowd.
At the gathering, Sen. Clifford Odia described Ighodalo as a true indigene of the area and expressed his pride in supporting him, citing his exceptional competence as a candidate.
Odia urged party members to rally behind Ighodalo, asserting that doing so would ensure victory for the party in the upcoming elections.
The motion to endorse Ighodalo was proposed by Amos Uwidia, the PDP Igueben LG publicity secretary, and seconded by Hon. Ojei Inegebor, the House of Assembly member representing Igueben.
Barr. Ighodalo, in his thank you speech, expressed humility and pledged to address the challenges facing Igueben if elected governor.
He called for party members to unite behind the party’s eventual candidate and reiterated his belief that a united PDP, supported by the community and fielding the right candidate, would be unbeatable.
He promised to be a faithful representative of the people’s interests and emphasized his commitment to improving road conditions, promoting business and employment opportunities, addressing security issues, and ensuring access to vital resources such as water, education, healthcare, and electricity.
Notable attendees included the Iyasele of Igueben kingdom, other traditional rulers, PDP LGA and ward executives from the ten wards, LGA Council Chairman Clement Asulime, party chieftains Ose Anenih, Barr. Anthony Ehilebo, and Arc. Targius Irabor, a former PDP state youth leader and House of Assembly aspirant.
With the endorsement from Igueben party leaders and executives, Barr. Ighodalo now has the support of two local governments in Edo State.
Previously, Uromi PDP leaders, LGA, and ward executives endorsed his candidacy at Chief Tony Anenih’s residence on the 28th of December, 2023.
The PDP governorship primaries are scheduled for the 22nd of February, 2024.
