The people of Edo State have been urged to remain peaceful, calm, and law-abiding, even as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 19 September governorship election in Edo,
Mr Asue Ighodalo promises to challenge the tribunal’s judgment at the Court of Appeal.
To this end, Ighodalo said, “I have, instructed my legal team to proceed to the Court of Appeal to challenge this decision, which we consider a serious miscarriage of justice.
The Edo election tribunal, sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, reaffirmed Gov. Monday Okpebholo’s victory and dismissed the petitions from the PDP and Ighodalo.
In a statement in Benin, Ighodalo said his decision to challenge the judgment was to protect Edo people’s collective rights and ensure they freely determine their future.
” As a committed democrat, I respect the judiciary as the last hope of the common man and urge all Edo people to remain peaceful, calm, and law-abiding,” he stated.
According to Ighodalo, “this is not the end of the journey but the beginning of a greater struggle for justice, democracy, and the sanctity of the people’s mandate”.
“While we may not all agree with the verdict, we remain steadfast in our belief that the rule of law must continue as democracy’s foundational bedrock.
The NAN reports that, Ighodalo, commended the people for their massive support, sincere love, and belief in their shared vision for a prosperous Edo, which had fuelled their journey.
“For us, this has never been about personal ambition but about our conviction to create a clear ‘Pathway to Prosperity’ for Edo while upholding democracy’s core values.
He stated, “This is not about me or any single individual, it is about democracy’s essence, our collective right to determine our future, and our legacy for generations unborn.
” We remain resolute. We remain committed. We shall not waver in our pursuit of truth and justice,” Ighodalo promised
