Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the last Sept. 21, Edo governorship election, has reaffirmed his confidence in the nation’s judiciary even as he reassured his fans of victory.

Ighodalo stated this in Benin on Thursday, outside the court house, while speaking to News men, amid rising tension in the Edo election tribunal.

He said that the PDP and its supporters, were optimistic that the judiciary would do the right thing.

According to him, we are looking forward to the outcome of the tribunal, and we strongly believe that the judiciary will do the right thing.

“Our focus remains reclaiming our mandate and working positively for the good people of the state. We will take poverty out of our land, eliminate fear and intimidation, and unlock the great potential of Edo.”

Ighodalo, who highlighted series of alarming incidents that have marred the tribunal proceeding, noted that the latest occurred on Wednesday with an attack by a masked gunman outside the courthouse.

“These acts of violence and harassment are deliberate distractions meant to make us take our eyes off the ball,” he said.

He however commended party faithful in the state for their steadfastness over the last three months.

“I want to thank the good people of Edo, who came out in massive numbers to vote for us last Sept. 21, and for keeping faith through the difficulties.

“You have stayed calm in the face of intimidation and harassment, living on the strong hope that our efforts to reclaim our mandate will be successful.

“Be strong and prayerful. By the grace of God, we will reclaim our mandate, and deliver the change that Edo deserves,” he concluded.(NAN)