Edo Poll: Ighodalo Urged to Accept Outcome, PDP Kicks

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 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Barr. Asue Ighodalo, to accept the outcome of the election. This call comes amid ongoing tensions and disputes over the election results.

The PDP, however, has rejected the call, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the electoral process and the declaration of Okpebholo as the winner. The party has alleged irregularities and is considering legal action to challenge the outcome of the election. This stance has heightened political tensions in the state as both parties engage in a war of words over the legitimacy of the election results.

The situation has also drawn reactions from various stakeholders, with some calling for calm and others demanding transparency and accountability from INEC. The electoral body has maintained that the election was conducted fairly and in accordance with the electoral laws, but the PDP’s grievances have not been fully addressed.

The ongoing dispute highlights the challenges often associated with electoral processes in Nigeria, where allegations of misconduct and disputes over election outcomes are common. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the PDP will pursue legal action and how this will impact the political landscape in Edo State.