28th February, 2024
By Nefishetu Yakubu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Edo governorship election, Dr Asue Ighodalo has promised to surpass Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s achievements if given the mandate in the Sept.21 poll.
Ighodalo said this when he addressed party supporters at the Benin Airport, shortly after his return from Abuja on Wednesday.
Ighodalo on Feb. 22 emerged as the PDP candidate and was given certificate of return by the national leadership of the party on Tuesday.
He thanked the people who came out in large numbers to welcome him and promised never to disappoint them.
He reiterated his resolve to do more for the people.
“Having received the PDP certificate of return certificate now is the time for real work.
“I want to thank you all for this show of love and support because if not for you people, we would not be where we are now.
“This is the time for the real work to commence and by the grace of God, we are going to work hard to achieve our target.
“Where Governor Obaseki will stop in terms of development, we are going to continue from there and even do more for Edo people, ” Ighodalo said.
(NAN)