‘Join APC’ – Ex-Edo Deputy Gov Shaibu Taunts Ighodalo After Court Ruling

The former Deputy Governor of Edo State Philip Shaibu has mocked Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party’s Governorship candidate in the state  following a court ruling that voided his election as PDP flag bearer.

Eko Hot Blog reported on Thursday that a court in Abuja had nullified the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship primary that initially produced Ighodalo as its candidate.

The court’s ruling addressed claims of procedural flaws during the PDP’s primary selection process, which allegedly did not adhere to the democratic norms expected in such exercises.

Amid these developments, the former Deputy Governor of the state, Philip Shaibu, expressed his sense of vindication.

The former deputy Governor had consistently criticized the PDP’s primary election process, maintaining that it lacked the authenticity and transparency necessary for a fair electoral contest.

“From day one, I have maintained that the PDP did not conduct a proper primary election,” Shaibu stated, underscoring his long-held stance against the party’s internal election mechanics.

Similarly, in light of the court ruling, the APC Campaign Council has invited Ighodalo to join its rank ahead of the upcoming governorship elections.

In a statement by the Director of the Publicity Committee of the APC Governorship Campaign Council, Comrade Orobosa Omo-Ojo said the decision of the court was to avoid the imposition of an unpopular person on the Edo people.

The statement said, “The news of the disqualification of Mr Asue Ighodalo as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate has been received by Edo people as relief from imposition of forgery and continuation of self-serving governance in our state.

“APC, as a progressive party, is calling on Mr Ighodalo to join hands with Senator Monday Okpebholo to retake the state and reset it for prosperity.

“What is more important at this point is the interest of Edo people who are eagerly waiting for solutions that will ensure food security, accessible and affordable healthcare, and a thriving economy.”

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