Former Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo State.
In a statement issued via X shortly after the verdict on Thursday, Obaseki thanked the people of Edo State and Nigerians for their support, while maintaining that the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Doctor Asue Ighodalo, and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie, won the governorship election held on September 21, 2024.
The former governor noted that the PDP pursued legal redress through all available judicial channels, beginning with the Election Petition Tribunal, then the Court of Appeal, and finally the Supreme Court, due to their conviction that the results were manipulated.
He said unfortunately, and most surprisingly, all the courts have ruled against us.
Obaseki acknowledged the binding nature of the verdict despite strong disagreement.
He warned, however, that the manner in which the election was conducted and judicially validated could endanger Nigeria’s democracy.
