PDP Governorship Aspirant Asue Ighodalo Declares Intention to Contest in Edo State

PDP governorship aspirant, Asue Ighodalo, has officially announced his candidacy for the governorship seat in Edo state during a gathering at the party’s secretariat on Airport Road in Benin City. Ighodalo’s objective is to lead a government that eliminates deprivation and establishes Edo as the best place to live and work in Nigeria.

He emphasized the need for economic policies that uplift the poor, support hardworking individuals, and promote entrepreneurship and innovation. The aspirant outlined his focus areas, including providing good and affordable healthcare, decent living conditions, and basic food security. He also pledged to tackle insecurity, improve infrastructure, and maximize the state’s rich cultural heritage.

Ighodalo shared that his background in both the public and private sectors has given him a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the people. He expressed his commitment to creating an Edo where quality education is accessible to all and where every citizen can achieve their dreams through hard work and dedication.

If elected, Ighodalo intends to prioritize access to electricity and replicate the success of the Ossiomo Independent Power Project across the state. He also plans to explore affordable ways of providing electricity in rural areas and create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in Edo.

Addressing the crowd, he assured them that his policies would be focused on unlocking the state’s potential for progress and wealth, regardless of geographical location. Ighodalo highlighted the importance of education as a gateway to opportunity and pledged to invest in primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in Edo state.

He concluded by thanking the attendees for their support and for sharing their concerns with him during his consultations throughout the state. Ighodalo recognized the unbreakable spirit of the Edo people and their collective hope for a better future.