The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 2024 Edo governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgment upholding the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo, describing it as a deep betrayal.
In a statement he personally signed on Thursday in Abuja, Ighodalo said while he accepts the finality of the judgment, it does not reflect justice.
“I do not and cannot pretend that what was delivered amounts to justice,” he stated.
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The PDP flagbearer lamented that the election process was not a fair contest but a “coordinated robbery” now tragically validated by the apex court.
“The election was not a contest but a robbery coordinated, deliberate and now, tragically validated by the highest court in the land,” he said.
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While affirming his respect for judicial authority, Ighodalo insisted he would not be silent. “I will not and cannot obstruct any judicial pronouncement, no matter how flawed, but I must never fear to speak truth to power.”
He further expressed his solidarity with supporters, acknowledging their pain and dashed hopes.
“Like you, I feel a deep sense of betrayal. Not just by those who rigged the process, but by the very institutions we trusted to protect our democracy.”
Ighodalo added: “You came out in hope. You voted for competence, for progress, for prosperity and now, we are told that your voice does not matter… that your freely given mandate can be trampled without consequence.”
He concluded by assuring the people he would not forget their courage. “I feel your pain. I share your anger. And I will never forget your courage,” he said.
