PDP Launches Statewide Campaigns, Task Security Agencies On Neutrality

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Edo State chapter yesterday, commenced its statewide governorship campaign where it said it was sure of victory and urged security agencies to be fair to all participants in the exercise.

The rally which was held in Ubiaja, the headquarters of Esan South West Local Government Area had in attendance top leaders of the party including former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tom Ikimi, former Deputy Governor, Mike Ogiadomhe; State chairman of the party, Tony Aziegbemi; Sen Odion Ugbesia; Deputy National Youth Leader of the party, Tim Osadolor and others.

Speaking, Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku said Governor Godwin Obaseki was a cerebral man who has laid a foundation that only the candidate of the PDP, Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie have the capacity to continue.

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On his part, Francis Inegbeneki said contrary to reports, he was not on the run and that “after 24 years waiting to produce the governor, we cannot produce Okpebholo (APC Candidate) because he lacks capacity.

The wife of Obaseki, Mrs Betsy Obaseki said the PDP was the first to ensure fairness by bringing Ighodalo as the candidate and that others were just copying the PDP but “surprisingly, they brought somebody who is not competent. Remember that Edo is always first and believes in fairness and equity. That is why the governor worked to bring the candidate from here.”

Ikimi called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure a free and fair election in the state, saying: “My message to the IG of police, the DG of DSS is that they should ensure security on the election day for everybody. I have only one vote and let our votes count.”