Edo 2020: PDP Leaders Move To Secure Votes, Ask Supporters To Stand By Party

The people’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state, has charged its supporters not to fret over activities of some politicians but to stand by the party at the September 19, 2020 governorship polls.

The state chairman of the party, Mr Tony Aziegbemi, who spoke to our Correspondent in Benin said that the call became necessary considering the desperation of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to grab power at all costs, and urged the supporters not to be afraid but come out en- masse and vote the PDP candidate, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.


While saying that PDP was ready to defend every single vote cast, Aziegbemi noted that those who came to Edo join one man to determine the fate of Seen, Mathew Urhoghide representing Edo South Senatorial District, adding that it was evidently shown that the PDP candidate enjoyed the support of Edo people.

Meanwhile, tension has continued to mounts in the ancient Benin Kingdom following strong indications that the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, had fully mobilized to ensure victory through alleged vote buying and secret gifts to the electorates wooed to vote for him . while there is sleepless nights ahead of the Saturday election, the Media Director for APC campaign train, Mr John Mayaki, described the allegations as untrue adding that such unfounded allegations were handiwork of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).



Sources said that the election would be between integrity and desperation, while others said that Obaseki and his led PDP will suffer massive defeat that will be land marks for All Progressive Congress (APC).

With the sing song “Togba, Ogbane, Ochestrated by PDP supporters in the state, visibly angry supporters of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have vowed to make the election a huge disgrace for the PDP as both parties have resolved to cheap blackmails among others.

It was gathered that Edo people would have preferred Obaseki for second tenure, but for the alleged masterminds ochestrated by his deputy, Mr. Philip Shaibu including his threats to deal with those who failed to vote for PDP in case the party won the election.

Although security agents, the Police, NSCDC, among others are glaringly seen in the streets of Benin Kingdom, there is palpable tension and fear of the unknown that the security agents might descend on innocent people in anger considering their fierce dispositions and prowling activities

Police Commissioner in the state, Mr Johnson Kokumo, who spoke to our correspondent assured that the police will do everything possible to ensure free and fair election, warning that election riggers will be severely tortured when caught.

He said” we are determined to make sure that the election is free and fair and anyone caught rigging, will be dealt with severely no matter highly place personalities.”

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