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PDP Rejects Edo Election Results.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially rejected the results of the recent Edo State governorship election, disputing the outcome announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a press conference held in Abuja on Monday, the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Ambassador Umar Damagum, voiced the party’s dissatisfaction, stating that the people of Edo State overwhelmingly voted for PDP’s candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo. Damagum emphasized that Ighodalo should have been declared the governor-elect.
He urged INEC to use the provisions in the Electoral Act to address what he described as a flawed electoral process. “INEC must correct its course and ensure the people’s mandate is respected,” Damagum stated.
The PDP chairman also accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of conspiring with a “compromised INEC” and certain security officials, including the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the zone, to influence the outcome of the election.
Edo Decides: INEC Declares APC Candidate, Monday Okpebholo Winner
Earlier reports by Ejes Gist News indicated that APC’s candidate, Monday Okpebholo, secured 291,667 votes, while PDP’s Asue Ighodalo followed closely with 247,655 votes. Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata came third with 22,763 votes.
Damagum reiterated the PDP’s commitment to seeking justice in court, stating that the party will pursue all legal avenues to overturn the results and ensure that the will of Edo State residents is upheld.
