The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has disagreed with the ruling of the election petition tribunal.
The tribunal, which convened in Abuja, validated the election of Governor Okpebholo and dismissed the petitions brought forward by the PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo.
In response, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, the Chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee, issued a statement from Benin asserting that their candidate was rightfully chosen by the majority of voters in the September 21, 2024, governorship election.
Aziegbemi expressed the PDP’s confidence that they had presented a strong case before the tribunal.
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“The Edo Election Petition Tribunal has delivered its ruling on our petition, challenging the result of the governorship election held Sept. 21, 2024.
“Although we hold the judiciary in the highest esteem as a political party and respect the judgment, we completely disagree with the decision of the tribunal.
“We believe, without any doubt, that our candidate, in the election, was duly elected by the majority of the voters in that election.
“We are also certain that we sufficiently proved our case before the tribunal.
“It is on the back of this conviction that we call on all our members to quickly rise up from the ashes of this temporary setback as we take our matter to the appellate courts.
“As firm believers in the rule of law and the ultimate superiority of right over wrong,
”We call on all our supporters to keep hope alive as we explore all available democratic means of enthroning the will of the people of Edo,” Mr Aziegbemi said.
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