Ex-Edo PDP Guber Running Mate Denies Plan To Dump Party

Former deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2024 election in Edo State, Osarodion Ogie, on Friday, denied report suggesting that he was planning to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ogie, in the 2024 governorship election won by Governor Monday Okpeholo was the running mate to the PDP candidate, Barrister Asue Ighodalo.

Reacting to a social media report, Ogie there was no meeting or discussion whatsoever held between him and top APC stakeholders of his intention to join the APC.

He described the report as the handiwork of mischief makers, noting that he remain committed and loyal to the PDP.

The immediate-past Secretary to the State Government, (SSG) in a statement released on his behalf by Blessing Agbo, noted that the report was a desperate attempt by the same elements “who alongside INEC and the judiciary, robbed Edo people of the most visionary and competent team to contest the 2024 gubernatorial election.

“We have been made aware of a misleading post currently circulating on social media, falsely claiming that our respected father and political leader, Barr. Osarodion Ogie, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This falsehood, shared by one “Ohio”, is not only deceitful but riddled with calculated lies and manipulation.

“Let it be known, clearly and unequivocally, that Barr. Osarodion Ogie, the esteemed running mate to Asue Ighodalo remains a committed and loyal member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

“At no point has he considered, initiated, or even entertained the idea of defecting to the APC. Any reports suggesting otherwise should be disregarded in their entirety.

“We urge the public, supporters, and lovers of democracy to ignore these baseless rumors. Stand firm. Stay focused. The truth will always prevail and history will vindicate those who stood for it”, the statement further added.