Why we’re backing Ighodalo in Edo governorship race — NANS

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone B on Wednesday endorsed the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 21st Edo Governorship election, Asue Ighodalo.

Briefing newsmen in Benin, Deputy Coordinator NANS Zone B, Comrade Isaac Ogieva, said the leaders and students in the Zone are backing Ighodalo, saying “anyone or group who sits on the fence is either a coward, traitor, or both. NANS and her members are neither of the above.”

Ogieva, who noted that after due consultation with relevant stakeholders of NANS and having x-rayed the candidates of various political parties seeking election, said NANS Zone B has resolved to unanimously throw its support behind the candidacy of Ighodalo and his running mate, Barr. Osarodion Ogie.

“This decision is sequel to the proposal/manifesto of the above-named candidate/running mate in education from primary to tertiary level and their willingness to uplift the welfare of Nigerian students resident in Edo State and beyond its present state.

“We are also satisfied with their manifesto in economy, agriculture, health, infrastructure, youth development, and sports. To this end, we urge all Nigerian students in Edo State to vote for the Asue Ighodalo/Osarodion Ogie ticket under the Peoples Democratic Party represented by the Umbrella on the ballot paper.

“I assure you that we (NANS) will be a bridge between you students and these leaders when they have been elected so as to bring the dividends of democracy to you all. While we pray for a violence-free election, we pray for journey mercies for all who have journeyed from far and near,” Ogieva said.