The councillors of Ikpoba-Okha and Oredo Local Government Councils on Saturday paid a solidarity visit to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Edo 2024 governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, in Benin City.
Leaders of Ikpoba-Okha and Oredo legislative arms, Hon. Kingsley Balogban and Hon. Harrison Izekor led their respective LGA.
They said the visit was to demonstrate their unflinching support for Dr Ighodalo as well as publicly demonstrate their unwavering loyalty to and stand with their party, the PDP, particularly at such a challenging time as this.
Ighodalo lauded them for the decision, describing the decision itself as commendable.
He said he was overwhelmed by the visit of the councillors, which he said was exemplary, heart-warming, and a demonstration of the ideals of party loyalty.
He advised the councillors to remain resolute and firm and always see the party as supreme.
Dr Ighodalo said that the intimidation and threats currently being deployed in the local government against chairmen and councillors across the state were only for a while.
“I very much appreciate this decision of yours. It is exemplary, commendable, and heart-warming. It is at moments like this that people’s character and what they stand for or their principles are clearly demonstrated. I thank you all.
“I urge you to continue to stand by the party and remain resolute. PDP is your party, and the people freely gave you guys their mandate. Don’t let them down no matter the pressure, intimidation, or threats. All these intimidation and threats are a passing phase, they will soon become a thing of the past,” he said.
The Ikpoba-Okha council chairman, Dr Eric Osayande, appreciated the councillors for their support and solidarity as well as the harmonious working relationship between him and the councillors from Ikpoba-Okha since his assumption of office as the council chairman.
Among notable PDP chieftains present at the visitation were the deputy governorship candidate, Barr.Osarodion Ogie Esq, the Director-General of the 2024 PDP Campaign Council in the state, Hon Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, the Ikpoba-Okha council boss, Dr Eric Osayande, the Oredo Council Chairman, Dr Tom Obaseki, other top PDP stalwarts and all the councillors of Ikpoba-Okha and Oredo Local Government Councils.
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