Toba Owojaiye reporting
Ubiaja, Edo State
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has officially ignited the race for Edo State’s governorship with a historic campaign launch that will be remembered for years to come. Today, Ubiaja, the administrative heart of Esan South East Local Government Area, was transformed into a pulsating sea of energy as thousands of supporters thronged the township stadium to witness the grand event.
Truth Live News duly the historic with other media houses present. With over 5,000 ardent supporters filling the arena, the PDP gubernatorial candidate, Barr. Asue Ighodalo, and his running mate, Barr. Osarodion Ogie, made an unforgettable entrance that electrified the crowd. Their arrival was met with a thunderous roar, signaling the unwavering resolve of the people to steer Edo forward on the path to prosperity under the PDP banner.
The event was not just a show of numbers but a demonstration of unity and strength within the PDP. The stadium was graced by key party figures, including Chief Tom Ikimi, PDP youth leader, local government chairmen, and various party delegates and chieftains from Edo Central and across the state. The presence of state functionaries and dignitaries, including Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, the wife of the Edo State Governor, and Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, the wife of the PDP candidate, butressed the significance of the occasion.
Political analysts view the Ighodalo-Ogie ticket as a strategic and compelling choice, positioning the PDP as a formidable contender in the upcoming September 21st gubernatorial election. The overwhelming enthusiasm displayed in Ubiaja signals a campaign gaining unstoppable momentum, potentially marking a turning point in Edo State’s political landscape.