The Peoples Democratic Party National Youth Leader, Muhammed Kadede, has said he will mobilise Edo youths to work for the victory of Dr Asue Ighodalo, during the September 21 Edo governorship election.

Mr Kadede said this when he received Mr Ighodalo on his first stakeholders’ consultation after receipt of his certificate of return on Tuesday in Abuja.

The youth leader, who congratulated Mr Ighodalo, emphasised the pivotal role youths would play in Mr Ighodalo’s government, and highlighted his commitment to their empowerment.

Mr Kadede, who received Ighodalo in the company with his deputy, Timothy Osadolor, from Edo State, assured him of his readiness to mobilise Edo youths to ensure his emergence as the next governor.

He commended Mr Ighodalo’s dedication to working with youths, describing him as someone genuinely committed to the welfare of the people and youths of Edo.

Earlier, Mr Ighodalo had said that he would remain true to his promises to work with the youths if elected governor on September 21.

“To the youths, it’s our time. By the grace of God and the will of the people of Edo, we will run a government upheld by youths and with youths. Together, we will turn Edo into a state that everyone will be proud of. I will show leadership and direction. Our youths have promised that they won’t fail.

“We will show the rest of the world what we can achieve together as a people. We can become a first-world sovereign in Africa. I have seen the path and, together with your support and collaboration, we will achieve this,” he said.

Emphasising the importance of women in his government, he declared that they would be a focal point of his administration.

He acknowledged the pivotal role women play in society and expressed his commitment to ensuring their active participation and representation.

According to Mr Ighodalo, his consultation with the young people in PDP marks a significant step in his campaign.

“It showcases dedication to inclusive governance and youth empowerment in Edo,” he said.

The PDP National Chairman, Umar Damagum, on Tuesday presented Mr Ighodalo with the certificate of return at the party’s headquarters in Abuja.

Mr Damagum, who expressed confidence in Mr Ighodalo’s ability, character and charisma to win the governorship election, noted that “PDP organised and recognised only one primary in Edo which produced Ighodalo.”

(NAN)