The Edo State PDP campaign council has been thrown into chaos following explosive allegations of financial misappropriation against key members, running into billions of naira.
The controversy has reportedly left Mr. Asue Akintunde Ighodalo, the embattled candidate, sleepless and stressed, compounded by his stalled appeal against disqualification in Abuja.
The uproar began when a publication emerged, accusing many council leaders including deputy director generals in various departments and units of serious financial misconduct.
One of the deputy directors attributed the publication to Mr. Bayode Choice, the coordinator of the Edo State Social Media Force, who vehemently denied any involvement.
PDP insiders revealed that Mr. Choice was blindsided by the deputy director’s accusation, attributing it to a minor disagreement they had in the past.
Mr. Choice was said to have expressed his disappointment at the false accusations and frustration over the unfounded claim.
Mr. Choice has revealed that he was completely unaware of the article, as he was dealing with a personal emergency and technical issues within the media team.
Meanwhile the scandal has thrown the PDP’s campaign council into confusion, threatening to derail the already encumbered efforts of the party and it’s candidate