Asue Ighodalo, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, has pledged to be independent-minded if elected in the upcoming September 21 election.
During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Ighodalo emphasized his commitment to making his own decisions while also recognizing the importance of seeking advice from experienced individuals.
“Definitely, I will be a man of my own,” Ighodalo stated. “Truly, I have been a man of my own since I was 18 years old. I was brought up by my parents to make my decisions by myself, and I have gone through life having done several things.”
He reiterated his intention to lead independently, saying, “The direct answer to your question is that I will be a man of my own. But that does not mean I will not take advice from other people who have gone through similar experiences.”
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Ighodalo acknowledged the importance of learning from others, noting, “It is important, I say that, because it is only a foolish person who will go through certain endeavours and work types without taking advice.”
Reflecting on his life and career, he added, “Throughout my life, I have had great mentors while growing up in my profession, either as a lawyer, businessperson, or in the boardroom. I have always sought the advice of people I looked up to, who I valued, and looked at their capacity and their performances.”
Ighodalo also highlighted his consultations with various political leaders, saying, “Even in my political career so far, I have conferred with different people, including political leaders in the state across all parties, many in the PDP, some in other parties. I have talked to some of my friends who were governors years ago and who worked in the presidency years ago.”
He concluded by emphasizing his commitment to avoiding past mistakes through careful consideration of advice, stating, “I will always seek advice so that I can avoid the mistakes that many have made. It is important.”