The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has rebuffed the endorsement of one of the governorship aspirants, Dr Asue Ighodalo by a section of party leaders in one of the senatorial districts.
The PDP state secretary, Mr Hilary Otsu in a statement affirmed that such endorsements aimed to question the credibility of a process that has just begun and as such urged party members everywhere to ignore the endorsement.
Mr. Otsu said:
“Our attention has been drawn to a Press Release by a segment of a Senatorial Zone, indicating the endorsement of Dr Asue Ighodalo as a Governorship Candidate. The unwarranted Press Release has already began to raise questions with regards to the credibility of the nomination process which the party has just kickstarted.
“As a result of incessant calls, we are advising all Party members/faithful to disregard totally, this press release/Adoption Statement. The process of nomination for an Edo PDP governorship candidate has started and will be followed through to its completion.
We hereby warn mischief-makers and political traders to desist from any acts that will hinder this process. Our goal is to ensure a smooth and credible process, acceptable to all aspirants.
“Goodluck to all aspirants.”