Edo PDP GOV. Candidate Asue Ighodalo rejects the judgment of the tribunal, heads to appeal court

The decision of the tribunal, which retained the election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, had a strong opposition from Ighodalo and his supporters, who described it as a ‘great travesty of justice’. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor candidate in the Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, rejected the ruling of the election petition tribunal and announced his ruling to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal. The decision of the tribunal, which retained the election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, had a strong opposition from Ighodalo and his supporters, who described it as a ‘great travesty of justice’. In a statement issued after the decision, Ighodalo confirmed his commitment to maintaining democratic principles and ensured that the will of the Edo people was respected. “Although we all do not agree with the judgment, we remain steadfast in our belief that the rule of law must remain the basis of our democracy,” he said. Ighodalo emphasized that his legal challenge is not just a personal pursuit, but a struggle to protect democracy, justice and the holiness of the mandate of the people. He urged his supporters to remain calm and law -abiding, and emphasized that the legal process should be allowed to keep his way. “Our pursuit of justice in this regard is a confirmation of our firm belief that the right of the good people of the EDO state must freely choose their leaders through a credible, free and fair election process, I should never be compromised.” As a tremendous Democrat, I respect the judiciary as the last hope of the ordinary man, and I appeal to you, our dear people of the EDO state, to remain calm, remain calm and stay in the care of this rescue. “It is not the end of our journey, but the beginning of a greater struggle for justice, democracy and the holiness of the people’s mandate freely granted to my running partner, Barr. Osarodion Ogie, and I on the platform of our Great Party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ‘he said. The 2024 EDO state management election was fiercely disputed, with Ighodalo rising as the candidate of the PDP after receiving strong support from Governor Godwin Obaseki. His most important competitor, the APC candidate, was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec), a result that caused controversy and legal battles. The PDP has alleged election manure practices, irregularities and voter suppression in various vocal units, which form the basis of their petition to the tribunal. However, the tribunal ruled in favor of the APC candidate, confirming the election results as valid. With his appeal now set for the higher courts, Ighodalo expressed confidence in the judiciary, but was determined to stop what he saw as injustice. “So I instructed my legal team to go to the Court of Appeal to dispute this decision that we consider a great legal entity,” he declared. He added: ‘It’s not about me or any single individual; It is about the essence of democracy, the preservation of our collective right to freely determine our future, and the legacy that we have left unborn for generations. ” We remain determined. We remain committed. And we will not falter in our pursuit of truth and justice. “While the legal struggle continues, all eyes remain on the Court of Appeal, where Ighodalo hopes to ensure a favorable decision in his quest to regain what he described as the ‘people’s mandate’.