Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Youth Group, has predicted that Asue Ighodalo will emerge winner of the Saturday, September 21, Edo state governorship election.
In an exclusive interview with TimesNow.com.ng on Friday, September 20, Akinniyi disclosed that Ighodalo will defeat his close rival, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to emerge victorious in the exercise.
According to Akinniyi, the PDP candidate will secure at least 75 percent of the “votes cast” on Saturday to emerge as Edo state’s next governor.
Speaking further, Akinniyi noted that his prediction is not a shallow forecast but based on the current reality in Edo state.
Akinniyi told TimesNow.com.ng that:
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Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng previously reported that former vice president Atiku Abubakar called on electorates in Edo state to vote for PDP governorship candidate Asue Ighodalo.
Atiku described Ighodalo as the beacon of integrity, vision and hope in the dark landscape.
He urged the Edo people to open their eyes and not be swayed by the empty promises of the APC.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng