Edo Guber: Fresh Twist As El-Rufai’s Son Endorses PDP Candidate Ighodalo

• In a fresh twist, Bashir El-Rufai, has openly backed PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo, ahead of the Edo governorship election
• This endorsement has raised eyebrows in the polity considering the fact that El-Rufai is an APC chieftain
• Nigerians took to social media platform X and reacted differently to the development, a few accused him of engaging in anti-party activities

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna state Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has publicly declared his support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, ahead of the Edo state governorship election.

Bashir has been a supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his endorsement of Ighodalo, a significant move considering his father’s longstanding ties to the APC, has raised eyebrow in the polity.

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As reported by The Cable, Monday Okpebholo is the APC governorship candidate in the September 21 election in Edo state.

However, in a post on X on Thursday, September 19, Bashir mentioned Ighodalo along with a gold medal emoji — used to signify victory or achievement.

Bashir tweeted:

“Asue Ighodalo. Edo state.”

The endorsement has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some X users describing his action as "anti-party."

Also, the endorsement is rare for a member of the El-Rufai family, traditionally associated with the APC, to throw support behind an opposition candidate.

Ighodalo, alongside 16 other candidates are vying for the Edo state governorship seat billed for Saturday September 21, 2014 with a winner expected to emerge after voting procedures.

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“Open your eyes”: Atiku explains why Edo should vote PDP’s Ighodalo

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that former vice president Atiku Abubakar called on electorates in Edo state to vote for PDP governorship candidate Asue Ighodalo.

Atiku described Ighodalo as the beacon of integrity, vision and hope in the dark landscape.

He urged the Edo people to open their eyes and not be swayed by the empty promises of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Source: Legit.ng