PDP Senate Caucus Insists Ighodalo Won Edo Governorship Election

Speaking to journalists after the caucus meeting at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Wednesday, the group’s leader, Abba Moro, made the claim.

The election, held on September 21, saw the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declare Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner, having secured the most votes.

Following the declaration, INEC issued a certificate of return to Okpebholo, who has since been sworn in as governor.

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However, Moro, who is also the Senate Minority Leader, strongly contended that the PDP’s mandate was unlawfully taken and pledged that the party would vigorously pursue efforts to reclaim it.

“Well, everybody is worried for the Nigerian democracy and INEC has taken notes here and there over the conduct of the election. But every failure is a lesson for future adventures.