…as aggrieved PDP stakeholders pledge to bury grievances for victory
Ahead of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) primaries for the Edo 2024 gubernatorial election, a frontline runner, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, has continued to harp on unity among the party’s stakeholders, members and supporters.
At a crucial meeting with a block of aggrieved stakeholders of the party in Edo South Senatorial District in Benin City last week, in furtherance of his wide range of consultations for his aspirations to become the governor of Edo State come 2024, Ighodalo, reiterated the need for the party stakeholders to reposition the party for victory ahead.
The frontline aspirant, who had earlier taken his message of unity to the Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts, pleaded with party faithful set aside grievances, no matter who was responsible, and embrace a truce if the party must achieve the much-needed victory at the poll come 2024.
On his message to the PDP stakeholders and party faithful during the interaction, Ighodalo said, “I passionately appealed to my fellow party members to unite and look towards a shared future. We decided to set aside past grievances and work together harmoniously. I am eager to collaborate with all members of our great party to create a stronger Edo State where economic prosperity will be a reality for all.”
The PDP Edo South Leader, Mr Nosa Okunbor Ogieva, who led other prominent stakeholders including Pa Owere Dickson Imasogie, thanked Ighodalo for taking a very important and responsible step for reaching out to them seeking unity in the party that has been fractured and enshrined in factional crisis.
The aggrieved stakeholders, having listened to Ighodalo, agreed to put aside their grievances in the interest of the party and collaborate to re-engineer the party on the path of victory.
They commended Ighodalo for coming to consult them about his aspiration to seek their support to become the state governor. They also applauded his career achievements and wealth of experience across private, public and corporate sectors.
Addressing newsmen after the meeting, Ighodalo emphasised that he had a fruitful family meeting with his party men.
“It was a fruitful family meeting, and I am glad it went well,” he said.
On his plans to govern Edo State, he said, “I want to build more on the economic prosperity of the state by putting in the best with my experience.”
