December 12, (THEWILL) – A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has refuted insinuations that he is the preferred candidate of Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Ighodalo, an investment banker, has been touted as Obaseki’s preferred aspirant ahead of the party’s primaries for the 2024 governorship election
But speaking on Monday, at an interactive session when he visited members of the Correspondent Chapel arm of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ighodalo, who described himself as a bonafide Edo citizen from Ewohimi in Edo Central, said he is nobody’s candidate but one who is ready to bring his experience of serving as chairman of various companies to bear.
The Chairman of Alaghodaro Summit said he desires to make Edo strong economically, noting that several parts of the economy can be used to take the people out of poverty.
Admitting that it was a tough decision to leave the private sector for politics, Ighodalo said he is prepared for the rigours of the job which demands integrity.
“I am here to serve the state and I can say I am the best man for the job. I hear people saying I am someone’s candidate but I can tell you that I am nobody’s candidate. All I will do is to bring my experience to bear, having been chairman of several top companies.
“It was a tough decision to resign from that position. I’m coming from a comfort zone and you put all of that down to say you want to do things for your people. I have the ability to do things for many more people, having done for fewer people in the corporate world.
“All of the experience and connection I have had all over the years would be brought to bear. I am committed and convinced that I can do it. It looks uncertain but even it will be certain in God’s name.
“I pledge to give youths the opportunity to serve in my government because the youths have talents to build the state. Be assured that I am fully committed to the upliftment of our state and I will give my life to ensure that,” he said.
