Councillors of Ikpoba-Okha and Oredo Local Government Councils of Edo State, on Saturday, expressed their unflinching support for the 2024 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo.
On a solidarity visit to Ighodalo in Benin City, the state capital, Leaders of Ikpoba-Okha and Oredo Legislative Arms, Hon Kingsley Balogban and Hon Harrison Izekor, who spoke on behalf of their colleagues, said their demonstrated their unwavering loyalty to their host, and their party, the PDP, “particularly at such a challenging time as this”.
Responding to the visitors, Ighodalo commended them for the decision, describing it as commendable.
He said he was overwhelmed by the visit of the councillors which, he said, was exemplary, heart-warming and a demonstration of the ideals of party lotalty.
He admonished the councillors to remain resolute and firm and always see the party as supreme.
Ighodalo added that the intimidation and threats currently being experienced by the local government chairmen and councillors across the state is only for a while.
“I very much appreciate this decision of yours. It is exemplary, commendable and heart warming. It is at moments like this that people’s character and what they stand for or their principles are clearly demonstrated. I thank you all.
“I urge you to continue to stand by the party and remain resolute. PDP is your party and the people freely gave you guys their mandate. Don’t let them down, no matter the pressure, intimidation or threats. All these intimidation and threats are a passing phase, they will soon become a thing of the past”, he counselled.
The Ikpoba-Okha council chairman, Dr. Eric Osayande appreciated the councillors for their support and solidarity as well as the harmonious working relationship between him and the councillors in his council since his assumption of office as the chairman.
Among notable PDP leaders at the visitation were the deputy governorship candidate, Barrister.Osarodion Ogie; the Director-General of the 2024 PDP Campaign Council in the state, Hon Matthew Iduoriyekemwen; Oredo Council Chairman, Dr. Tom Obaseki, and top PDP stalwarts and councillors of Ikpoba-Okha and Oredo Local Government Councils.
