Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Edo State governorship election on September 21st, has expressed his approval of the recent judgment by a Federal High Court.
The court nullified the primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that had resulted in the emergence of Asue Ighodalo as their governorship candidate. In a statement released to the press, Okpebholo urged Ighodalo to withdraw from the electoral race.
The APC candidate stated, “I welcome the Court judgment given on Thursday by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The Court has saved Edo people of another four years of pains and agonies. The PDP is not a democratic party. It operates like a Mafia Organisation.
“What they call primaries were a far cry. The party, with just two months to a crucial election, is unable to put its house in order. We call on Edo people to rally round me and my party, the APC, to bring back the lost glory of the state.
“Our administration is committed to bringing the good old days back. Since the exit of Senator Adams Oshiomhole as governor of Edo State, our people have not had any reason to celebrate. That will change in September when the people will take power back through the ballot.
“Edo State has been cut off from the centre for far too long. We can see this from the level of abandonment. We need to return Edo State to the centre and enjoy all the benefits that we truly deserve. We are optimistic.
“With this Court judgment, Edo people can clearly see that the PDP is a chaotic party and can’t be allowed to continue to lead our dear State. With the APC, I assure you of the best. Our best is yet to come.”
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