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Edo Poll: PDP Commences Statewide Campaign, Describes APC Candidate As Misfit

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11 months ago

August 29, 2024

Ahead of the September 21st gubernatorial election, the Edo State of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday commenced its statewide campaign, where it boasted of victory, and tasked security agencies to be fair to all participants in the exercise.

The rally which was held in Ubiaja , the headquarter of Esan South West Local Government Area had top leaders of the party including former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Tom Ikimi; former deputy governor, Mike Ogiadomhe; state chairman of the party, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi; Sen Odion Ugbesia; local government council chairmen; deputy national youth leader of the party, Tim Osadolor amongst others.

Speaking, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon Blessing Agbebaku described Governor Godwin Obaseki as a cerebral man who has laid a foundation only the candidate of the PDP, Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie Esq have the capacity to continue.

“This is Edo State that has produced Professor Ambrose Alli as governor, Chief John Oyegun, a top Permanent Secretary as governor, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor as governor and we have an Obaseki whose barins is a fire as governor. Are you going to vote for somebody who lacks capacity and education?, ” he questioned.

On his part, Chief Francis Inegbeneki, a chieftain of the party said contrary to reports, he was not on the run.

He added, “After waiting for 24 years to produce the governor, we cannot afford to produce Okpebholo (APC Candidate) because he lacks capacity. I have left the APC for good. I am now in PDP, and we in Esan have unanimously agreed to vote for Asue Ighodalo. I saw Oshiomhole jumping, somebody should tell him that his era is over, if they win, they will take Edo backward.”

The wife of Obaseki, Mrs Betsy Obaseki said the PDP was the first to ensure fairness by bringing Ighodalo as the candidate, adding that others were just copying the PDP.

“Surprisingly, they brought somebody who is not competent, but remember that Edo is always first that believes in fairness and equity, and that is why the governor worked to bring the candidate from here.”

Speaking, Ikimi called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure a free and fair election in the state.

“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,” he added.

For the candidate of the PDP, Asue Ighodalo, said Obaseki has laid a solid foundation that he would continue in a few years time, and that the people would be seeing the results.

He said, “We are ready to continue where our governor stopped. We will take Edo State to the next level. If a man wants to build a house, he has to start from the foundation. Governor Obaseki has started the foundation, and we will continue from where he stopped. The works they have done for the past eight years will soon begin to show.

“By the next one year, we will begin to miss the governor, but myself and Osarodion Ogie will do our best to maintain his good works. We all know the suffering on the ground, we all know the problem in Nigeria.”

Rounding off the campaign, Obaseki said it took him time to convince Ighodalo to come out of his comfort zone to contest, adding that he was not looking for comfort or affluence which he said he already has.

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Use Edo By-election As Template For APC’s Victory In 2027, Idahosa Urges Residents

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17 hours ago

August 7, 2025

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Deputy governor of Edo State Hon Dennis Idahosa, has urged the people to show their readiness to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027 general elections by using the House of Representatives bye-election scheduled for August 16 as a template.

Idahosa hinged his call on the fact that Governor Monday Okpebholo had shown his readiness for governance within a year in office and deserved to be supported by the people.

The deputy governor stated this when the APC campaign team birthed at Uhiere, Okokhuo, and Isiuwa, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state.

According to him, the Ovia Federal Constituency bye-election is for the people to show “capacity” and nothing more.

“The Executive Governor of our dear state, and my Principal, Monday Okpebholo, by the grace of God, through your support, has promised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2.5 million votes.

“The efficacy of that promise starts on August 16 with the Ovia Federal Constituency bye-election.

“This is not a normal election, it is an election to show capacity. The results you give to Omosede unlocks the key to accessing the dividends of democracy.

“The margin of winning is important. This is why we are all here to convince you to ensure that we get at least 70 percent votes from the registered voters in this area,” he stated.

The deputy governor who led the APC team for the campaign said the party’s candidate, Hon Omosede Igbinedion, had the capacity to entrench the dividends of democracy to the area.

At Isiuwa, NIFOR Community, Idahosa praised the people for making the area an APC stronghold.

He said he was not there for the campaign but to introduce their daughter to them and asked them for their support to the party’s candidate for the bye-election.

Similarly, Idahosa also appealed to the people of Okokhuo community for support.

Omosede who was full of praises in visited wards, said “this is the first time, in a long while, since 2015, I am here with a broom, a symbol of development and advancement.

“You know, the umbrella is tattered and scattered, and you know the PDP has fallen. I am grateful to you all who took the time to be here.”

She told the people to hold her accountable for every campaign promise she made.

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2027: Jonathan May Get Automatic Ticket, If… – PDP

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1 day ago

August 7, 2025

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly considering offering former President Goodluck Jonathan an automatic ticket to contest the 2027 presidential election, if he returns to the party and plays a more active political role.

This was revealed by Daniel Woyengikuro, the PDP’s National Financial Secretary, during an exclusive interview in Abuja. Woyengikuro emphasized Jonathan’s continued influence within the party and the nation’s politics, describing him as the PDP’s national leader.

“Is he not the best candidate for us at this moment? He is not just a former president; he is the leader of the party now. Aside from [former President Olusegun] Obasanjo, the next person in line is him. Goodluck Jonathan is the national leader of this party,” Woyengikuro said.

He confirmed that the PDP has been consulting with Jonathan and his associates, aiming to bring him back into the party’s mainstream leadership as part of a larger strategy to reposition the party and address Nigeria’s growing political and economic challenges.

“Nigeria has reached a point where we need to salvage this country — for our generation and for those to come,” Woyengikuro added. “When we talk about the Southern Presidency, someone like Goodluck Jonathan stands out.”

When asked directly if the party would consider granting Jonathan an automatic ticket, Woyengikuro responded emphatically:

“For me, that’s what I firmly stand for. You can quote me anywhere — I want him to come. An automatic ticket for him, as it stands now. Because we must salvage both this party and the nation.”

He further asserted that Jonathan’s return would significantly reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.

Woyengikuro also praised Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, calling him a “vibrant leader” and a strong candidate from the South capable of bridging Nigeria’s generational divide.

“These are the two main individuals I stand for: Goodluck Jonathan and Seyi Makinde,” he concluded.

The PDP is expected to intensify its internal consultations in the coming months as it prepares for the 2027 general elections.

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PDP Announces National Convention Zoning Committee Inauguration Date

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1 day ago

August 7, 2025

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The People’s Democratic Party, on Wednesday, announced that the inauguration of its National Convention Zoning Committee will take place on Thursday, August 14, 2025, as part of preparations for its 2025 Elective National Convention.

The party invites key stakeholders to a significant event aimed at shaping the party’s future leadership structure.

This is contained in a press release by PDP’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, on the party’s official X account.

The inauguration is scheduled to start at 12:00 pm WAT at the NEC Hall, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.

The event will bring together PDP governors, members of the Board of Trustees, the National Working Committee, the National Executive Council, serving and former National Assembly members, as well as other key stakeholders.

“This is to formally inform and invite all our governors, BOT, NWC, NEC, serving and former NASS members, and all our stakeholders to the inauguration of the National Convention Zoning Committee (NCZC) of our great party,” the statement read.