The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the party’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, would sign the Peace Accord.
Governor Obaseki stated this in a statement on Tuesday. He explained that the decision was reached by the caucus of the party after a closed-door meeting.
Bellnews reported the state’s PDP chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi and Obaseki withdrew their threat to boycott Saturday’s governorship election.
They added that they were convinced by the new commitment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
On his X handle, on Tuesday, Obaseki disclosed, “Arising from a closed-door meeting of the caucus of our great party, the PDP in Edo State, we wish to thank the Police IG and the Chairman of the INEC for their assurances of providing a level playing field for all players in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state.
“As a party, we are ready for the election and confident that the people will make the right choice by voting for our candidates, who stand head and shoulders above the others.
“We are hopeful that with the courts resuming today, all our members who have been detained in Abuja will be released or granted bail to reunite with their families. On that ground, we will consider signing the Peace Accord.”