Rt Hon Barr Omosede Igbinedion, former House of Representatives member for Ovia Northeast/Ovia Southwest constituency and a notable Edo PDP gubernatorial aspirant, announced her decision not to contest the outcome of the February 4 Ward Congresses in Edo State.
This move comes amidst claims by nine out of ten PDP gubernatorial aspirants, immediately after the congresses, alleging manipulation and vowing to challenge the results.
However, Mrs Omosede, in an exclusive conversation with Truth Live News, revealed her choice to refrain from appealing the outcome. She also said she does not see Barr Authur Esene, a fellow aspirant, contesting the outcome of the ward congress because of the recent passing of his father.
This decision contrasts with numerous aspirants’ assertions that the congress either did not take place or did not adhere to party guidelines. It appears that her decision may be influenced by widespread evidence on social media indicating substantial turnout and the most extensive deployment of electoral staff by the PDP during the ward congress.
Many commended her for preserving the integrity of her family name and distancing herself from anything that could tarnish her family’s reputation and her own hard-earned personal standing.