#EdoDecides2024: Ighodalo Expresses Confidence In Winning Election

September 21, 2024

Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, has expressed confidence in winning the 2024 Governorship election in Edo State.

Ighodalo stated this shortly after casting his votes at Idionrio Primary School, Ward 1 Unit 3 in Ewohimi, Esan South East Local Government Area of the State.

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INEC officials reportedly arrived late at the polling booth, even as voters were there as early as 7 am.

#EdoDecides2024:  Ighodalo Expresses Confidence In Winning Election
Ighodalo casting his vote

The PDP flag bearer commended the turnout of voters at the polling unit and urged INEC to improve performance in organising elections m, especially the off-cycle ones

“I am impressed with the turnout of voters but INEC really needs to step up their game,” Ighodalo stated.

“I believe strongly that the preparation for an off-cycle should be better to forestall some of the delays we witnessed today,” he added.

The governorship election is holding in the state today, 21 September. Over 2 million voters who collected their permanent voter cards are expected to cast ballots to elect the state’s number for the next four years.

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Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

Victor Ezeja

Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

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