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The Edo State Peoples Democratic Party has picked the current Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo.
A top PDP chieftain, who confirmed Ogie’s choice said it was believed that the SSG would give the party a chance of winning the September 21 governorship election in the state.
He stated that the party consulted widely before settling for the SSG who has been a loyal party man and a grassroots mobiliser.
“I can confirm to you that Ogie is Ighodalo’s running mate. He has filed the form in Abuja and he can boost the party’s chances of winning the election.
“He is a grassroots mobiliser and he will bring his several years of experience in politics to bear. The party consulted widely and he was chosen to be the running mate,” the party chieftain said.
