Asue Ighodalo, the PDP candidate for September 21st, 2024 Governorship election in Edo State, has expressed deep disappointment with the Court of Appeal’s judgment.
In a statement, Ighodalo said the court’s decision failed to address grave concerns about widespread acts of non-compliance with, and clear violations of, the Electoral Act.
“We believe that this judgment, like that of the Tribunal before it, failed to address the grave concerns we raised regarding widespread acts of non-compliance with, and clear violations of the Electoral Act..
“These decisions appear, worryingly, to validate a dangerous pattern of electoral impunity that strikes at the very heart of our democracy and continues to erode public confidence in our electoral process.”
Ighodalo emphasized that the struggle is not about personal ambition but about defending the people’s right to freely choose their leaders through a credible, transparent, and fair election.
“Our struggle has never been about personal ambition. It has always been about standing with the people of Edo State and defending their sacred right to freely choose their leaders through a credible, transparent and fair election,” he said.
Ighodalo said he has instructed his legal team to approach the Supreme Court of Nigeria to seek redress. “I have therefore instructed my legal team to approach the Supreme Court of Nigeria to seek redress.
“We do so for every voter who queued patiently with hope in their hearts, for every young person who dreams of a better Edo State, and for every Nigerian who still believes that democracy must be well practiced to yield a great country.
“We approach the apex court with full confidence in its integrity, its independence, and its role as the final guardian of justice in our republic. We believe their Lordships will consider not just the letter of the law, but the greater implications for democracy, justice, and public trust,” he added.
Ighodalo urged his supporters to remain peaceful, vigilant, and steadfast, saying, “This is not the end. It is simply the next chapter in our collective struggle for truth, justice, and a bright future for our dear Edo State.
“We remain resolute. We remain committed. We remain undaunted. And we shall not rest until the voices of our people are heard and their stolen mandate restored.”
