Asue Ighodalo’s desperation versus Governor Okpebholo’s steadfastness

By: Fred Itua

Recently, Team Asue Media Organization (TAMO), launched a baseless attack on the Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, over his well-founded remarks on the glaring manipulative attempts surrounding the ongoing Governorship Election Petition Tribunal proceedings.

Dr. Ighodalo’s outburst, laced with empty rhetorics and hollow accusations, only confirms what the people of Edo State already know: the PDP’s case before the tribunal is weak, crumbling, and destined to fail. Their frustration is evident, and their desperation is now manifesting in cheap attempts to twist narratives and preempt the judiciary.

Governor Okpebholo, during his appearance on TVC News’ Journalist Hangout, simply reaffirmed what every well-meaning citizen of Edo State knows—that the people overwhelmingly gave him their mandate at the polls and that no backdoor machinations or desperate underhand tactics will subvert the will of the people. This position remains firm and unshaken.

It is indeed laughable that Dr. Ighodalo, rather than addressing the substance of his hollow petition, has chosen to embark on an empty tirade. His claims of “blackmailing the judiciary” are as false as his dream of occupying Osadebey Avenue. The Governor’s remarks were a patriotic caution against attempts to pervert justice, a position rooted in his confidence in the integrity of the judiciary.

For clarity and emphasis:

1. Governor Okpebholo has absolute confidence in the judiciary but will not hesitate to call out any desperate attempt by the PDP and its candidate to manipulate due process.

2. The will of the Edo people is not for sale. The PDP can mop up as much money as they like; Edo State’s destiny can not be bought.

3. Ighodalo’s reckless accusations reek of fear and acceptance of defeat. His hollow rhetorics expose the PDP’s crumbling case at the tribunal, which they now seek to salvage through media blackmail.

Let it be known that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s mandate is solid, untainted, and fully backed by the good people of Edo State. The resort by Ighodalo and his handlers to media stunts and baseless allegations is a tired script that will yield no results.

Governor Okpebholo stands for justice, transparency, and accountability. No amount of propaganda or malicious twisting of facts by the PDP will change the truth: Edo State has spoken clearly, and that voice will not be silenced or overturned by desperate politicians clutching at straws.

The desperate antics of a failed candidate and his media lackeys will not distract this administration from delivering the dividends of democracy. Edo must move forward—and move forward it will under the leadership of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the *ELECTED, and *EXECUTIVE* Governor of Edo State

Fred Itua is the Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor