Osarodion Ogie, who served as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) deputy governorship candidate in the 2024 Edo State election, has on Friday denied reports suggesting he plans to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ogie, who was the running mate to PDP candidate Barrister Asue Ighodalo in the election won by Governor Monday Okpeholo, refuted a social media report by stating that there had been no meeting or discussion with top APC stakeholders regarding any intention for him to join their party.
He dismissed the report as the work of “mischief makers” and affirmed his continued commitment and loyalty to the PDP.
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In a statement released on his behalf by Blessing Agbo, the immediate-past Secretary to the State Government (SSG) described the report as a desperate attempt by “the same elements who alongside INEC and the judiciary, robbed Edo people of the most visionary and competent team to contest the 2024 gubernatorial election.”
“We have been made aware of a misleading post currently circulating on social media, falsely claiming that our respected father and political leader, Barr. Osarodion Ogie, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This falsehood, shared by one “Ohio”, is not only deceitful but riddled with calculated lies and manipulation.
“Let it be known, clearly and unequivocally, that Barr. Osarodion Ogie, the esteemed running mate to Asue Ighodalo remains a committed and loyal member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
“At no point has he considered, initiated, or even entertained the idea of defecting to the APC. Any reports suggesting otherwise should be disregarded in their entirety.
“We urge the public, supporters, and lovers of democracy to ignore these baseless rumors. Stand firm. Stay focused. The truth will always prevail and history will vindicate those who stood for it”, the statement further added.
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