…Hundreds of decampees defect to PDP
By DADA AYOKHAI
Hon. Bright Iyamu, the member representing Orhionmwon South Constituency at the Edo State House of Assembly and other stakeholders in Orhionmwon have intensified their campaign for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidates, Dr Asue Ighodalo and Barr. Osarodion Ogie jointly known as AiO², ahead of the Gubernatorial election schedule for September 21st, 2024.
In the campaign which took place at Orhionmwon Local Government Area, Ugboko Ward 5, Urohonigbe Ward 7 and Ward 8, Urhehue Community, Ugu Ward 09 and Evboesi Ward 10, Ugbeka Ward 3 and Iyoba Ward 4 campaign was held at Evbuokabua Community, Iyoba Ward 4.
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP Campaign team led by Matthew Iduoriyekemwen the Director Campaign of Asue Ighodalo and Barr. Osarodion Ogie, AiO², who was elated at the mammoth crowd who turned out at the event, welcomed everyone on board.
The PDP Edo State Party Chairman, Dr Tony Aziegbemi while receiving the Decampees in their hundreds encouraged the good people of Orhionmwon to vote for competency and capability and reassured them that a vote for PDP is a vote for development.
PDP branded umbrella was presented to the decampees.
The PDP Governorship candidate and his deputy who were delighted by the massive turn out of their supporters presented their manifesto ‘pathway to prosperity for all’ with excitement.
Ighodalo stated that if he emerges Governor, he will attract development to Orhionmwon local government area, manufacturing companies to the community, equip the schools, improve on the health sector and ensure electricity gets to every nook and cranny and the roads will completed for easy mobility.
Hon Newman Ugiagbe, Orhionmwon Council Chairman assured the people that their votes will count and they should vote for AiO².
Earlier on, while receiving the PDP Campaign team at his Ward, Ugboko Ward 5, Hon Bright Iyamu expressed satisfaction with the level of support and commitment for Ighodalo and Ogie’s candidacy by the party faithful.
The lawmaker reaffirmed his conviction on the PDP candidates, while noting that the party fielded the best candidate for the 2024 Edo gubernatorial race.
He encouraged the members of his Ward, Ugboko Ward 5 and other wards to come out en-masse and vote for AiO², PDP, highlighting the importance of collective effort in achieving a better future for Orhionmwon and Edo state at large.
The PDP leaders on the campaign team were former Senator of Edo South Senatorial District, Sen.Ehigie Uzamere, Hon Chris Nehikhare,
Hon Monday Osaigbovo Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Stanley Iduoze, Dcn Festus Osaigbovo, Midwest Ogbebor, Lady Uwa Osunbor, Hon Wilson Ogieva, Hon Roland Asoro, Barr Chris Agbonmwanegbe, Hon Nosayaba Okunbor, Pst Monday Igbinigie, Hon Osaze Ero, Amb.Wesley Asoro, Hon Friday Ogierhiakhi, Hon Larry Ogieva, Hon Sebastian Izekor, Mr Tony Otasowie, Elder John Uhunwagho, Sunday Iyamu, amongst others.
