(PRESS STATEMENT)
The Edo North PDP leaders forum notes with grave sadness and total disgust, the purported Fugar endorsement of Mr. Asue Ighodalo, an aspirant for the exalted office of Governor of Edo state.The entire process and pronouncement is in absolute variance with the principles of democracy and a free, fair and level playing ground for all bonafide PDP members who meet the criteria to run for office .In the 25 years of our democracy, the party has moved away from such draconian and illegal means of foisting aspirants on the people .It was therefore a disgrace to watch the pathetic drama that played out in Fugar by a bunch of inconsequential Political efulefus who amused their audience with the said adoption at the meeting.Needless to say the conveners of that gathering had no locus standi to parade themselves as custodians, judge and jury over the party candidate come February, 2024.It begs the question, what legacy will this group of Men involved with this dishonest and unlawful act bequeath to the younger generation of PDP faithfuls in Edo North?The Edo North leaders forum hereby states unequivocally, that all party aspirants for the office of Governor (whether from the North, South or Central districts of the state) will be given free, fair and level playing ground to actualise their ambition in accordance with the party guidelines and constitution.We urge party members to beware of this deceit and be on full alert of the nefarious activities of these people .It is pertinent to note that we reject in absolute terms the so called endorsement of Mr. Asue Ighodalo in Edo North .E-SignedPDP Edo North, Senatorial Chairman.Hon. Saiki BalogunPDP Senatorial Secretary.Hon. Baba Sheriff IdenobemhePDP, Akoko-Edo1.LGA Chairman Hon. Kayode Ogunubi.2.Leader Eng. Fred Attah.3.Leader Barr. Bankole Balogun.PDP, Estako Central1.LGA Chairman. Hon. Kassim Abdulkareem.2.Leader Alhaji Aminu Isunuevho Iloremhe.3.Leader Alhaji Abubakar Yusuf Shaban.PDP, Estako West.1.LGA Chairman. Momodu Abdulkarim Azegbeobor2.Leader Alhaji Duru Sule Yesufu3.Leader Clement OsikhenaPDP, Estako East1.LGA Chairman. Hon. Umoru Vincent Ekpemoriri.2.Leader. Barr. Tony Innih.3.Leader. Hon. Abas Momoh JegaPDP, Owan East1.LGA Chairman. Hon. Leslie Aikhumenkeokhai Ebozojie2.Leader. Hon. George Izobo3.Leader. Hon. Felix Isuku.PDP, Owan West1.LGA Chairman. Hon. Moses Omogbai.2.Leader. Comrade Samson Ojeawere.3.Leader. Barr. Adelaja David Okun9th January 2024