PDP vows to appeal court ruling on Edo primaries

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, expressed its resolve to appeal the recent court ruling that nullified its primaries in Edo State.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday annulled the primary election held on February 22, which resulted in the emergence of Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate.

The court’s decision was based on the grounds that 378 delegates were unlawfully excluded from the primary election.

The PDP, however, has downplayed the ruling, calling it a minor setback. The party’s National Campaign Council Chairman for the Edo State General Election, Ahmadu Fintiri, expressed confidence that the party remains in contention to win, citing the impressive performance of outgoing Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki.

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Fintiri urged the council members to remain steadfast and assured them that the party would appeal to the courts to overturn the ruling.

“There’s a little setback, temporary. God will see us through it. This is something that won’t stand up in court, especially because we’re going to appeal,” Fintiri said.

“Referring to the court ruling three days ago, I mean, the court ruling three days ago, anyone who’s looked at and scrutinized the whole process, you know it’s like child’s play. And that shouldn’t deter us.”

He expressed optimism that justice would be served in a higher court. The PDP’s decision to appeal the ruling sets the stage for a legal battle that could shape the outcome of the Edo State general election.

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