The 2024 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe, to retract the defamatory statement made against him.

Recall that Tenebe had slammed those mocking Governor Monday Okpebholo over his struggles to pronounce the ₦605 Billion Budget Figure.

The governor presented an estimated ₦605 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year to the Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday.

During the presentation of the Appropriation Bill, Governor Okpebholo stumbled while attempting to announce the ₦605 billion figure.

Despite the momentary lapse, he continued his speech, delivering key highlights of the proposal.

The video, which made rounds online, generated mockery from many Nigerians.

However, Tenebe, in a video shared online, claimed Okpebholo’s mistakes were due to his innocence, unlike the former Govenor, Godwin Obaseki.

According to the APC chieftain, Obaseki and Ighodalo would not have made such a mistake because they had stolen billions.

In response, Ighodalo, through his lawyers, demands an apology and retraction of the defamatory statement about stealing public funds amounting to billions.

The PDP guber candidate noted that failure to adhere to the letter within seven days would lead to further court action against Tenebe.