Edo 2024: Ighodalo Set to Cut Trip Short as Igbinedion Dumps PDP, Obaseki May Rejig Cabinet Ahead of Elections

The political landscape in Edo State is heating up as the September 21 gubernatorial elections approach, with the PDP seemingly caught in a whirlwind of crises that could spell disaster at the polls. In a shocking turn of events, Hon. Omosede Igbinedion, former House of Representatives member representing Ovia Federal Constituency, has officially parted ways with the PDP, adding to the growing list of high-profile defections that have left the party reeling.

Sources close to the corridors of power suggest that this latest defection has sent shockwaves through the ranks of the PDP, leading to speculation that the party’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, may be forced to cut short his trip abroad to manage the escalating crisis. With each high-profile exit, the PDP’s chances of success in the upcoming elections appear to be dwindling, raising questions about the party’s ability to mount a credible challenge.

The news of Igbinedion’s defection has also sparked rumors that Governor Godwin Obaseki may be contemplating a major cabinet reshuffle in a last-ditch effort to stabilize his administration and present a united front. Insiders within the government have hinted that Obaseki is weighing the option of bringing in new faces to energize his team and counter the growing momentum of the opposition.

As the PDP struggles to contain the fallout from Igbinedion’s departure, political analysts are predicting that more defections could follow in the coming days, further weakening the party’s position. The atmosphere in Edo State is charged with uncertainty, and the PDP’s hopes of retaining power now hang in the balance.

With the elections just around the corner, all eyes are on Asue Ighodalo and Governor Obaseki as they navigate this turbulent period. The question on everyone’s lips is whether the PDP can recover from these setbacks or if the tide has already turned irreversibly in favor of the opposition.