Three weeks after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Senator Monday Okpebholo as the Governor-Elect in Edo State, a pro-democracy group has urged the PDP governorship candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, to accept the outcome of the election. This call comes as tensions and reactions continue to trail the election results.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has, however, kicked against this suggestion, expressing dissatisfaction with the electoral process and the declaration of the results. The PDP has been vocal about their grievances, alleging irregularities and misconduct during the election.
The situation remains tense as both sides engage in a war of words, with the PDP insisting on their right to challenge the election outcome through legal means. The pro-democracy group’s appeal for acceptance is seen as an attempt to maintain peace and stability in the state, but it has been met with resistance from the PDP.
The Edo State governorship election has been a highly contested and closely watched event, with significant implications for the political landscape of the state. As the PDP considers its next steps, the state remains in a state of political uncertainty.
