Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting
Edo State, Nigeria
Nigeria In a decisive move that solidifies unity and strategic planning within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), leaders and members of the Edo Central senatorial district have unequivocally thrown their weight behind Barr. Asue Ighodalo as the sole aspirant for the upcoming 2024 Edo gubernatorial elections.
The unanimous resolution was reached during the Edo Central PDP Caucus meeting convened on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the PDP Senatorial District Secretariat in Uromi.
Chaired by the esteemed Archbishop Anthony Okosun, the meeting saw a convergence of party stalwarts, grassroots leaders, and influential members of the PDP from across the senatorial district.
Parts of the resolution adopted were;
“The Senatorial Caucus applauded the members of the Special Committee for the diligence and transparency they applied in carrying out their assignment.
“The Senatorial Caucus accepted the recommendation of the Special Committee and adopted Barr. Asue Ighodalo as the consensus aspirant of the PDP from Edo Senatorial District
“The Caucus noted that the adoption of Barr. Asue Ighodalo is without prejudice to the right of any other aspirant to pursue his or her aspirations.
“The Senatorial Caucus mandated the Special Committee to lead Barr. Asue Ighodalo and introduce him to all stakeholders in the state as the consensus aspirant of the Edo Central PDP.”
Barr. Asue Ighodalo, a seasoned legal practitioner and notable figure within the party, emerged as the consensus choice, eliciting widespread support and endorsement from the PDP faithful present at the meeting—the decision to adopt Barr. Ighodalo, as the sole aspirant, reflects a strategic move by the party to consolidate its strength, minimize internal divisions, and present a formidable front in the upcoming elections.
As news of the unanimous adoption of Barr, Ighodalo spread, it sent ripples through political circles in Edo state, setting the stage for what promises to be a closely watched and highly contested gubernatorial election in 2024.
The PDP in Edo Central has signalled its intent to present a formidable candidate in Barr. Asue Ighodalo, as they navigate the political landscape with a shared vision for a prosperous and inclusive Edo state.