The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has pledged to overturn the results of the September 21, 2024, governorship election, with the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal resuming sitting today. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had previously declared Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the election winner.

In a communiqué issued after a leadership meeting attended by the party’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, the PDP reaffirmed its determination to reclaim what it described as a “stolen mandate.” The communiqué, signed by Henry Tenebe, Secretary of the Edo State PDP Caretaker Committee, outlined key resolutions from the meeting chaired by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi.

The communiqué read:
“After extensive deliberations on the state of affairs of the party and Edo State, the following resolutions were reached:

1. The party reaffirmed its resolve to reclaim the mandate duly given to it by the people of Edo State in the last governorship election. It called for the continuous support and prayers of all party faithful and the people of Edo State as PDP and its candidate progress on this arduous journey.
2. The meeting acknowledged and deeply appreciated the commitment, loyalty, and steadfastness of party members and supporters across the state, urging them to never relent in their support and prayers for the party and its leadership.
3. The attendees expressed grave concern over the current state of Edo under the APC-led administration. The party observed with dismay that the state had suffered significant setbacks in the last few months.
4. The PDP reaffirmed its unshakable commitment to the rule of law and upholding constitutional democracy in the State. The party strongly believes that law, order, and security are essential for the peace, progress, and development of Edo State and Nigeria as a whole.”

The PDP leadership further urged its supporters to remain steadfast as it challenges the election outcome through legal means.