Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to upturn the results of the September 21, 2024, governorship election in the state as the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal resumes sitting today.
 
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), it would be recalled, declared Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election.
  
The Edo PDP made the vow in a communiqué issued at the end of a meeting of the party’s leadership, including its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The communiqué, endorsed by the Secretary of Edo State PDP Caretaker Committee, Henry Tenebe, yesterday, stated that the meeting was convened by the Chairman of the committee, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi. 
 
The party reaffirmed its position that it was robbed of victory, assuring its supporters that it would reclaim the stolen mandate. The communiqué reads: “After extensive deliberations on the state of affairs of the party and Edo State, the following resolutions were reached:
 
“The party reaffirmed its resolve to reclaim the mandate duly given to it by the people of Edo State in the last governorship election. It called for the continuous support and prayers of all party faithful and the people of Edo State as PDP and its candidate progress on this arduous journey.
 
“The meeting acknowledged and deeply appreciated the commitment, loyalty, and steadfastness of party members and supporters across the state, urging them to never relent in their support and prayers for the party and its leadership.
  
“The attendees expressed grave concern over the current state of Edo under the APC-led administration. The party observed with dismay that the state had suffered significant setbacks in the last few months.
 
“The PDP reaffirmed its unshakable commitment to the rule of law and upholding constitutional democracy in the State. The party strongly believes that law, order, and security are essential for the peace, progress, and development of Edo State and Nigeria as a whole.”