Chief Tom Ikimi, the Chairman of the Edo Central PDP Special Committee, has disclosed that Barr. Asue Ighodalo, was chosen as the district’s sole aspirant for the party’s primary election following his overwhelming support from co-aspirants and stakeholders in the district.
Chief Ikimi while Presenting the committee’s report to the Chairman of the Edo Central PDP Caucus and the Senatorial PDP Chairman, Archbishop Anthony Okosun, said the committee was given the mandate to meet and interact with aspirants in the zone with a view to screening and recommending the best aspirant for the Senatorial Caucus for adoption.
He stated that the committee which commenced sitting with the tour of the five local government council areas in the district November 15, 2023 concluded its mission on January 10, 2024 after sitting for six consecutive times.
The PDP National Leader stated further that during the committee’s sittings, seven aspirants, 22 traditional rulers, PDP leaders and other stakeholders in Edo Central were met and consulted.
He gave the names of the seven aspirants who met with the committee as: Senator Clifford Ordia, Hon John Yakubu, Amb. Martin Uhumoibhi, Hon Friday Itulah, Barr. Anselm Ojezua, Barr. Asue Ighodalo and Hon Marcus Onobun.
Ikimi said that Hon Felix Akhabue who was not part of the seven aspirants sent an apology to the committee saying that he was in Northern Nigeria at that time.
According to him, “On January 4, 2024, the Committee had its second meeting with the aspirants. The Aspirants present were; Hon Friday Itulah, Senator Clifford Ordia, Hon John Yakubu, Hon Felix Akhabue, Barr Asue Ighodalo, Hon Kenneth Abhulimen, Amb. Martins Uhomoibhi and Barr Anselm Ojezua.
“Hon Marcus Onobun could not attend the meeting as he was engaged with the burial rites of his late grandfather. However during the meeting two aspirants, Rt. Hon Friday Itulah and Hon Kenneth Abhulimen stepped down and announced their support for Barr. Asue Ighodalo.
POLL
“The Committee then fixed Saturday January 6, 2024 for screening of the remaining aspirants. On Saturday 6th January, 2024 the Committee met with the Aspirants for screening.
“Senator Clifford Ordia, Barr Anselm Ojezua, Hon John Yakubu, Barr Asue Ighodalo, Amb. Martins Uhomoibhi were present. The Chairman, High Chief Tom Ikimi, read a letter he received from Hon. Marcus Onobun announcing his withdrawal from the race and his support for Barr Asue Ighodalo.
“Senator Clifford Ordia addressed the Committee to express his support for the Esan Agenda which he believes could only succeed if we set aside personal ambition and work together.
“He therefore announced his withdrawal and support for Barr Asue Ighodalo. Hon John Yakubu and Amb. Martins Uhomoibhi asked for more time to consult widely.
“Barr. Anselm Ojezua said he was continuing with his consultations. Hon Felix Akhabue was absent with no communication to the Committee. Senator Clifford Ordia was coopted as a member of the committee.
“On Wednesday 10th January, 2024, the Committee met as scheduled. Two aspirants were present – Hon John Yakubu and Barr Asue Ighodalo.
He added: “Both Barr Anselm Ojezua and Amb. Martin Uhumoibhi did not show up and made no contact with the committee.
“Hon John Yakubu addressed the Committee to convey the outcome of his wide consultations that he had made, which has resulted in him laying down his gubernatorial aspiration.
“He submitted a written letter to the committee to confirm his stepping down and that he now stood solidly in support of Barr. Asue Ighodalo. Hon John Yakubu was there after coopted as a member of the committee.
“Under the circumstance, Barr Asue Ighodalo, remaining the only aspirant facing the Committee, after receiving overwhelming support from a majority of the other aspirants made an impeccable presentation to the committee.
“Accordingly, the Committee unanimously accepted him and hereby recommends him as the consensus aspirant for the PDP Edo Central Senatorial District to contest the PDP ticket for the Edo State Gubernatorial Election 2024”, he declared.
Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).
News Related
-
, Nov. 28 — One of the most anticipated Android releases for 2023 has been the Google Pixel 8 lineup. The Pixel series is often considered the best of what Android has to offer since it brings the true stock Android experience. The Pixel 8 Pro was globally released on ...
See Details:
Google Pixel 8 Pro Review: Is this the best Android phone of 2023?
-
A blank space or an (NR) indicates no readings received. An (e) indicates that the water level has been estimated. An (w) indicates that the conditions were very windy, resulting in an inaccurate reading. Omatjenne Dam does not have abstraction facilities. The dam contents are according to the latest dam ...
See Details:
Namwater Dam Bulletin on Monday 27 November 2023
-
Dhaka, Nov. 27 — Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus has been appointed chair of the international advisory board of Moscow’s Financial University (under the government of the Russian Federation). On November 23, he joined a high-level strategic meeting with Prof Stanislav Prokofiev, Rector of the Financial University, and his colleagues. ...
See Details:
Dr Yunus appointed chair of Moscow Financial University's international advisory board
-
In a pivotal encounter at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty20 World Cup Africa Final Monday, the Cricket Cranes faced Nigeria, knowing that a win could significantly boost their chances of securing one of the coveted tickets to the 2024 T20 World Cup in West Indies and the USA.Nigeria won ...
See Details:
Victory over Nigeria puts Uganda on the brink
-
Capture 1 The Bank Ghana (BoG) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the key policy rate at 30 percent, while introducing additional liquidity management measures to address excess liquidity and reinforce the disinflation process. Announcing the committee’s decision on Monday following its 115th meeting, BoG Governor Dr. Ernest Addison said ...
See Details:
BoG holds policy rate at 30%, tightens liquidity measures
-
Renita Holmes has been displaced four times in the past three years by rising rents With sea levels rising around the globe, Miami, in the US state of Florida, is facing an urgent need to adapt. As property investors turn their gaze inland, away from the exclusive low-lying beach area, ...
See Details:
When sea levels rise, so does your rent
-
Picture2 In a groundbreaking moment, Mrs. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, CEO-American International School, has achieved yet another milestone by being crowned ‘Icon of Inspiration and Impact for the Year 2023’. The crowning achievement took place in Accra, where Mrs. Siaw Agyepong surpassed contemporaries to clinch this prestigious title at the 5th ...
See Details:
American International School CEO honoured as ‘Icon of Inspiration and Impact’
-
Freetown’s streets were almost empty on Sunday after a curfew was imposed Gunmen in Sierra Leone attacked a military barracks and freed hundreds of prisoners in a “co-ordinated and properly planned” attack, the country’s information minister has said. Sierra Leoneans spent Sunday under a nationwide curfew amid disarray in capital ...
See Details:
Sierra Leone prison breaks co-ordinated - minister
-
Freetown’s streets were almost empty on Sunday after a curfew was imposed Gunmen in Sierra Leone attacked a military barracks and freed hundreds of prisoners in a “co-ordinated and properly planned” attack, the country’s information minister has said. Sierra Leoneans spent Sunday under a nationwide curfew amid disarray in capital ...
See Details:
Address the rise of single parenthood
-
Freetown’s streets were almost empty on Sunday after a curfew was imposed Gunmen in Sierra Leone attacked a military barracks and freed hundreds of prisoners in a “co-ordinated and properly planned” attack, the country’s information minister has said. Sierra Leoneans spent Sunday under a nationwide curfew amid disarray in capital ...
See Details:
Hyundai Chief Picked as Auto Industry Leader of the Year
-
Freetown’s streets were almost empty on Sunday after a curfew was imposed Gunmen in Sierra Leone attacked a military barracks and freed hundreds of prisoners in a “co-ordinated and properly planned” attack, the country’s information minister has said. Sierra Leoneans spent Sunday under a nationwide curfew amid disarray in capital ...
See Details:
Unmarried People Under 35 Outnumber Married Ones
-
Freetown’s streets were almost empty on Sunday after a curfew was imposed Gunmen in Sierra Leone attacked a military barracks and freed hundreds of prisoners in a “co-ordinated and properly planned” attack, the country’s information minister has said. Sierra Leoneans spent Sunday under a nationwide curfew amid disarray in capital ...
See Details:
European interior ministers in Hungary to discuss migration
-
Freetown’s streets were almost empty on Sunday after a curfew was imposed Gunmen in Sierra Leone attacked a military barracks and freed hundreds of prisoners in a “co-ordinated and properly planned” attack, the country’s information minister has said. Sierra Leoneans spent Sunday under a nationwide curfew amid disarray in capital ...
See Details:
Japan on the watch for unlicensed taxis around Narita airport amid foreign tourism spike
-
Freetown’s streets were almost empty on Sunday after a curfew was imposed Gunmen in Sierra Leone attacked a military barracks and freed hundreds of prisoners in a “co-ordinated and properly planned” attack, the country’s information minister has said. Sierra Leoneans spent Sunday under a nationwide curfew amid disarray in capital ...
See Details:
ECOWAS to send high-powered delegation on solidarity visit to Sierra Leone
OTHER NEWS
Despite doing education at the university, Mellon Kenyangi, also known as Mama Bear, did not think of going to class, and teaching students was her dream job.“Since it was not ...
Read more »
213 Sri Lanka Cricket’s Chairman of Selectors, Pramodya Wickramasinghe reported to the Sports Ministry’s Special Investigation Unit( SMSIU) for the Prevention of Sports Offences yesterday for the second day. He ...
Read more »
137 Malindu Dairy (Pvt) Ltd., a leading food production company in Sri Lanka, won the Silver Award in the medium-scale dairy and associated products category at the Industrial Excellence Awards ...
Read more »
Africans Urged to Invest Among themselves, Explore Investment Opportunities in Continent Addis Ababa, November 27/2023(ENA)-The Embassy of Angola in Ethiopia has organized lecture on the “Foreign Investment Opportunities in Angola ...
Read more »
144 The dynamic front row player Mohan Wimalaratne will lead the Police Sports Club Rugby team at the upcoming Nippon Paint Sri Lanka Rugby Major League XV-a-side Rugby Tournament scheduled ...
Read more »
Dozens of people living with disabilities from New Hope Inclusive in Entumbane, Bulawayo on Saturday last week received an early Christmas gift in the form of groceries. The groceries were ...
Read more »
The East African Community (EAC) Summit of Heads of State has admitted the Federal Republic of Somalia to the regional bloc, making it its 8th member country. The decision was ...
Read more »