The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September gubernatorial election in Edo State, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, has denied involvement in the impeachment of the former Deputy Governor the state, Comrade Philip Shaibu.
Ighodalo stated this in a statement released by his Media Office on Monday in Benin, the state capital.
He noted that attempt to drag him into the political travails was mere move to distract his growing popularity and campaigns ahead of the forthcoming elections.
The PDP candidate urged the people of the state to disregard the allegation, stating that he would not be distracted.
According to him, “While we would not usually join issues in response to every passing comment, it has become imperative to address the recent spurious allegations by former Deputy Governor Phillip Shaibu,
“It is necessary for the record, to state in no uncertain terms, that Mr. Asue Ighodalo has had no role or involvement in any form whatsoever in the very public process leading to Mr. Shaibu’s impeachment and subsequent removal from office by the Edo State House of Assembly.
“These claims are completely without merit, and Mr. Ighodalo categorically denies any such involvement. These allegations are a clear attempt to unjustly tarnish his reputation and divert attention from the actual issues at hand.
“We urge the public and the media to regard these false statements with well deserved skepticism.
“Asue Ighodalo remains focused on running a governorship campaign based on issues, and devoid of distractions.”