The National Working Committee, NWC of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has ratified the victory of Asuerinme Ighodalo as the candidate of the party for the September 21 government election in Edo State.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the national publicity secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, said the certificate of return would be issued to Mr Ighodalo on Tuesday.
According to him, the event will take place at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja at noon.
“Following the successful completion of Edo State Governorship Primary Election and the ratification of the exercise by the Appeal Panel, the National Working Committee (NWC) of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, hereby announces the presentation of Certificate of Return to Dr. Asuerinme Ighodalo, the elected candidate of our party for the September 21, 2024 Governorship Election in Edo State.
“The Certificate Presentation Ceremony is scheduled as follows:”Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
“The national leadership of the PDP commends all leaders, critical stakeholders, and members of our party in Edo State for the peaceful and successful conduct of our governorship primary election in the state.
“The NWC charges all members to be guided by the above stated date and time and continue to work together to ensure victory for our party and candidate in the forthcoming election,” the statement added.