By Ozioruva Aliu

BENIN CITY – SOME kinsmen of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Asue Ighodalo have said that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) criticizing him and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie Esq. We’re doing so because they fear the imminent defeat awaiting them.

They have therefore vowed to deliver block votes for them come September 31

They said Ighodalo over the years has continued to identify with the plights of the downtrodden in his community with the provision of basic amenities without making noise about it, noting that they are excited that he is gunning for the office of the governor and are ready to reciprocate his kind gesture by voting for him and his deputy.

They also said attempts by the APC candidate, Sen. Monday Okpebholo to discredit Ighodalo with a false narrative over his community services and philanthropic gestures were propelled by imminent fear of defeat awaiting them.

An indigene of Ewohimi, in Esan North East local government area, Mr Odion Samson, said the people are proud of Asue Ighodalo’s track record of achievements in the private sector and in governance which stands him tall above any other candidate

He expressed confidence in Ighodalo’s ability to steer the ship of the state to prosperity and development.

Another residence of the community, Mrs Ailodin Itolo, said the PDP candidate remains a beacon of hope and succour to many people in the community by providing and supporting developmental projects including the provision of scholarship to students among others.

She said “What Asuelime did for us, only God will bless him. I went to his compound to cry for help and he assisted me and my family. Now I can eat and talk.

“During the Covid-19 pandemic, he also help the community share enough food stuff. It was more than three trucks that he brought to this village and they were filled with food stuffs, we all prayed for him to be victorious in the September 21 governorship election.

“I enjoin every one of us to please vote for him and his running mate because they have come to help Edo State.”