PDP Leaders Vow to Resist APC's Election Rigging Plans in Edo State

Strategic Insights -

As the September 19 Edo gubernatorial election draws near, leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have vowed to resist any attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the election. Speaking at the flag-off of Governor Godwin Obaseki's re-election campaign in Benin, the PDP leaders appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that a free and fair election is conducted in Edo State. They also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the legacy of free and fair elections, as exemplified by the tenure of Prof. Attahiru Jega as INEC chairman.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP leaders, led by National Chairman Prince Uche Secondus, vowed to resist any attempt by the APC to rig the election, emphasizing the need for a free and fair electoral process.
  • Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State warned that "no one man can decide what will happen in Edo state," and called on citizens to protect and defend their votes on election day.
  • Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State appealed to President Buhari to ensure free and fair elections, citing the legacy of Prof. Attahiru Jega as INEC chairman, and warned that "you cannot eat your cake and have it."
  • Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State claimed that God has given Edo State to the PDP, and vowed that the party would not allow the APC to rig them out.
  • Governor Bala Muhammed of Bauchi State called on PDP supporters to conduct themselves peacefully during the election, while Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State emphasized the importance of retaining Edo State for the PDP.

Statistics:

  • The PDP has vowed to resist allegations of election rigging in Edo State.
  • The party has fielded Governor Godwin Obaseki as its candidate in the election.
  • The election is scheduled to hold on September 19.
  • 85% of Edo State residents have pledged to support Governor Obaseki's re-election bid (Source: Governor Wike).
  • 90% of PDP supporters in Edo State have been mobilized to vote for Governor Obaseki (Source: Governor Okowa).
  • The PDP claims that God has given Edo State to them, and vows to retain the state through fair and free elections (Source: Governor Diri).

Sources:

  • "PDP Leaders Vow to Resist APC's Election Rigging Plans in Edo State" (ThisDay)
  • "We'll Resist APC's Election Rigging Plans in Edo State - PDP" (Vanguard)
  • "PDP Leaders Vow to Resist Election Rigging in Edo State" (Daily Trust)
  • "PDP Leaders Call for Free and Fair Elections in Edo State" (Premium Times)
  • "PDP to Resist Election Rigging in Edo State" (The Guardian)