The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lauded the Appeal Court verdict which on Monday reaffirmed the nomination of Asue Ighodalo as its candidate for the September 21 Edo gubernatorial race.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja, the party depicted the verdict as one more earth-shattering victory for democracy.
The PDP likewise depicted it as a victory for the rule of law against anti-democratic forces that sought to subvert and stomp all over the will of the people of Edo, as symbolized by the candidacy of Ighodalo.
“The Appeal Court judgment has again validated the credibility of the PDP nomination process, which produced Ighodalo as its candidate.
“The judgment effectively shut the mouths of purveyors of lies and falsehood, who were confused and frustrated by Ighodalo’s soaring popularity and acceptance by the people of Edo.
“The spontaneous jubilation across Edo at the news of the judgement on Monday, is a resounding testament of the overwhelming support of the majority of the people in the state for Ighodalo.
“This further signposts the forthcoming sweeping victory by Ighodalo, whose personality and manifesto embody the collective vision and aspiration of the people of Edo,” the party said.
The party advised the opposition parties in the state to read the handwriting on the wall and accept the fact that the PDP was drifting to victory at the polls.
