…Edo South leaders, members pledge 100% delegate votes, as Ighodalo assures inclusive, progressive governance
…continues LGA tour, receives warm reception in Uhunmwode, Orhionmwon, Ikpoba-Okha
Leaders, members, and other stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo South Senatorial District have adopted the former Chairman of Sterling Bank Plc and frontline aspirant for the PDP for the 2024 Edo governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo as their sole aspirant ahead of the party’s primary election, assuring him of their 100 percent delegate votes during the primaries scheduled for next month.
The unanimous endorsement was disclosed during Ighodalo’s visit to Uhunmwode, Orhionmwon, and Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Areas of Edo State in continuation of his statewide tour to seek support ahead of the party’s forthcoming primary election.
According to the leaders and members of the party in the senatorial district, the endorsement was informed by the aspirant’s track records of excellence in the various capacities he has served in the past, stating their confidence in his capabilities to transform the State.
The motion for Ighodalo’s adoption in Uhunmwode was moved and seconded by former Senator Roland Owie and Mr. Charles Egbe respectively, amid wide acceptance and jubilation.
Addressing the people of the LGA, Ighodalo, appealed to the people to nominate him as the PDP flag bearer for the September 21 governorship election, maintaining that with his capacity and proven track records, he remains the best candidate for the job.
He said, “Edo has no reason not to be developed if the right leaders are chosen to lead the state. I am that leader who will take the state beyond the next level, hence, my appeal for your nomination and support.
“Let us choose who can help us; someone who knows the developmental road to lead Edo State and in doing so, we will have good roads and other basic amenities.”
Speaking on his track record and experience, Ighodalo stated, “I worked hard to stardom, and today, God has blessed me as I have created one of the biggest law firms in Africa. God made me the Chairman of Nigerian Breweries and Sterling Bank, among others.”
He continued: “God has helped me and in return, I try to help people but I believe the best help you can render is when you are in public service which is governance where you will be opportune to help millions of people.
“So, I am appealing to you all to give me the opportunity to help our people in Edo State. I promise you all that I will help the people and remove them from poverty. I see abroad standard in Edo State during my time as governor.
“I will be governor for everybody, operate an open-door policy, and be accessible to the people. We are going to govern Edo State together as one man cannot do it alone. So, together, we will create a better Edo State and Nigeria.”
According to the Esan-born PDP aspirant, the 2024 governorship election is not about tribe, religion, or family connections, but about selecting a leader with the capacity and capability to develop the State.
He further noted, “It is this issue of he is my brother, my sister and church member, things in choosing leadership that is responsible for bad governance in Nigeria. I am in the governorship race to further build Edo and take it into Eldorado. We must join hands together to make it a reality.
“By the Grace of God, if you, the good people of Edo State, make me your governor, all our sufferings will be a thing of the past. The past and present governments have laid the foundation, mine is to continue the building process to an Eldorado height.
“We will source money to build the State. We are going to tap from the abundance of resources we have to build the State. We have vast arable land for farming, human resources, gas deposits, and other natural resources to achieve this.”
Ighodalo reassured, “With this, Edo in my time will not suffer as the government is going to be a focused one that will meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people. I promise you all by the grace of God, I’m going to work for the State and by extension, the people for the people to have a better life.”
