Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for governor of Edo in 2024, has made a firm commitment to his supporters, stating that he will never abandon them. In his remarks, Ighodalo expressed that September 21, 2024, marked the worst day in the political history of Edo State. He described the day as one marred by a blatant theft of the mandate entrusted to him by the citizens of the state, a situation he views as deeply troubling and unjust.
In a heartfelt video shared on Monday, Ighodalo addressed his supporters, saying, “To all our beloved supporters, we thank you for believing in this vision, for your countless hours of dedication, and for every conversation you’ve had with people about this course. Together we ran a great campaign, and your overwhelming support was evident in the ballots before our progress was unjustly halted on September 21st, 2024, by people who do not mean well for you or for our state.”[/p>
Ighodalo went on to reflect on the significance of that day, stating, “That day will forever be etched in our history as one of our darkest moments, marked by the brazen theft of our mandate and the shameful subversion of the will of the people. Yet, in the face of this challenge, we must not be discouraged.”[/p>
He continued, “The illusory triumph of evil over good is only temporary. Our journey towards a prosperous Edo State does not end here; it is just beginning. Let us remain engaged, committed, and united in our collective resolve to create a pathway for prosperity for all in Edo State. You did not abandon me during our campaign, and I promise you by the grace of God Almighty that as we face a daunting and uncertain future together, I will not abandon you.”[/p>
On Tuesday, Ighodalo took to his X handle to express his gratitude further, stating, “Thank you, Edo. Thank you for the love and massive support you have shown me throughout this journey.” He acknowledged the challenges faced by his supporters, adding, “Thank you for braving the rains, threats of violence, harassments, and intimidation to vote for us massively last Saturday, September 21st, 2024.”[/p>
He concluded with a powerful message, saying, “Our journey doesn’t end here; it continues in our commitment and collective resolve to recover our mandate and create a Pathway to Prosperity for All in Edo State.”[/p>