Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Edo State governorship election, has urged voters to avoid electing an “illiterate” candidate, emphasising the need for a governor who will promote security and youth development.
Speaking at a campaign rally at Olua Primary School Field in Uselu, Ighodalo appeared to reference a recent gaffe by his opponent, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“We don’t need an illiterate who will bring insecurity,” Ighodalo stated, adding that his administration would harness the creative potential of Edo’s youth for the benefit of the state.
Governor Godwin Obaseki, who also addressed the crowd, expressed his confidence in Ighodalo and his running mate, Philip Ogie, to continue the developmental work he initiated during his tenure, which concludes on November 12, 2024.
He stated, “I have done my best. Ighodalo and Ogie will continue from November 12. We want progress. We want to move forward and not backward.
“Looking at the people here, you see a lot of youths. I am not surprised because Egor is home to youths. We have the University of Benin and the Benin Technical College.
“September 21 is the most important election in Edo State. Don’t make a mistake. For the sake of continuity, it must be the PDP; Ighodalo is youth-friendly.
“I have known him for 40 years and he is very brilliant. So, no mistake on September 21 because all the works in the Egor Local Government Area are too important to be allowed to stop. Go out early and vote and protect your votes,” he added.
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