Asue Ighodalo
Asue Ighodalo is a prominent Nigerian politician and member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He has gained attention recently as the lead counsel representing the PDP in the ongoing Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, where he is contesting the results of the September 21, 2024 election. His legal efforts focus on allegations of over-voting and seek to challenge the validity of the election results that were announced, arguing that they do not accurately reflect the will of the people. Ighodalo's role in this high-stakes legal battle highlights his commitment to electoral integrity and his influence within his party.
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Asue Ighodalo has expressed dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court judgment affirming the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Ighodalo Challenges Supreme Court Ruling
Nigeria· 2025-07-11
Asue Ighodalo was the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party who filed an appeal against Okpebholo's election victory.
Supreme Court Affirms Okpebholo as Edo GovernorNigeria· 2025-07-11
Asue Ighodalo, after losing the September 21, 2024, governorship election, dragged the APC and its candidate, Okpebholo, to court.
Supreme Court Verdict – APC vs PDPNigeria· 2025-07-03
Asue Ighodalo is the candidate from the People Democratic Party who was urged to accept the court's judgment.
APC hails Okpehbolo’s Appeal Court victory in Edo electionNigeria· 2025-05-30
The court dismissed the appeal by the PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, saying it lacked merit.
PDP defeats bring joy to Edo people- OkpebholoNigeria· 2025-05-30
Governor Okpebholo urges the opposition and Asue Ighodalo to reflect on the judgment.
Okpebholo urges Ighodalo to accept Appeal Court verdictNigeria· 2025-05-29
Asue Ighodalo was the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party who brought the appeal to court.
Appeal court upholds Okpebholo’s victory in EdoNigeria· 2025-05-29Asue Ighodalo is the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party challenging the election results.
A’Court reserves judgment in Ighodalo’s suit against OkpebholoNigeria· 2025-05-16
Asue Ighodalo alleged that the All Progressives Congress attempted to bribe his witnesses at the tribunal with N30 million.
APC offered witnesses N30m bribe, Ighodalo allegesNigeria· 2025-04-25
Asue Ighodalo was the governorship candidate for the People Democratic Party.
Why tribunal reaffirmed Okpebholo's victoryNigeria· 2025-04-05
Asue Ighodalo and the PDP have declared their intention to challenge the verdict of the election petition tribunal ruling.
PDP, Ighadola's appeal will crash, says OkpehboloNigeria· 2025-04-04
Asue Ighodalo is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party who won the September 21, 2024, election according to the party.
PDP rejects judgment, heads to Appeal CourtNigeria· 2025-04-03
Asue Ighodalo was the closest rival to Governor Okpebholo in the election.
Edo tribunal dismisses Action Alliance’s petition against Okpebholo, APCNigeria· 2025-04-02
Asue Ighodalo is the PDP governorship candidate seeking to nullify the victory of the APC in the Edo State election.
APC, PDP dismiss judgment leak as tribunal rules todayNigeria· 2025-04-02
Asue Ighodalo is the PDP candidate involved in a petition against the governorship election outcome.
Tension in Edo as DSS arrests principal suspectsNigeria· 2025-04-02
Asue Ighodalo is the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party challenging the governorship election results.
Edo gov election tribunal to deliver judgment WednesdayNigeria· 2025-04-01
Asue Ighodalo is the PDP candidate who the party believes won the September 21 election.
PDP alleges N200m bribery as four lawmakers defect to APCNigeria· 2025-03-13
Asue Ighodalo is the governorship candidate for the PDP challenging the outcome of the Edo State governorship election.
PDP, APC bicker as tribunal adjourns for judgmentNigeria· 2025-03-04
Asue Ighodalo is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party involved in the protest at the tribunal.
APC raises alarm over PDP’s planned protest at Edo tribunalNigeria· 2025-03-03Ighodalo is the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party challenging the election results.
Tribunal reserves judgment in Edo governorship electionNigeria· 2025-03-03Asue Ighodalo is mentioned as a PDP leader trying to upturn the victory of Governor Okpebholo.
Edo APC urges Okpebholo to redeploy Obaseki loyalistsNigeria· 2025-02-28
Asue Ighodalo is the PDP candidate whose victory is being sought at the tribunal.
Deft political drama as bigwigs battle for Okpebholo’s Senate seat – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-26
Okpebholo defeated Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to win the governorship election.
Oshiomhole not a dictator, most of his advice positive - OkpebholoNigeria· 2025-02-21
Asue Ighodalo was the party’s candidate in the election that was dumped by some leaders.
S’South leaders oppose Benin meeting, NWC splits over AnyanwuNigeria· 2025-02-14
Asue Ighodalo is a candidate for the 2024 Edo State governorship election, supported by Natasha Osawaru.
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Ghana· 2025-02-13
Asue Ighodalo is the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party challenging the election results.
APC presents four witnesses before Edo election petition tribunalNigeria· 2025-02-12
Asue Ighodalo is mentioned as part of the opposition party in the context of the tribunal proceedings.
Okpebholo closes defence after lone witness admits over-votingNigeria· 2025-02-11