Edo LG polls: APC conducts party primary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State on Friday conducted its primary election for the July 11 local government polls, producing candidates across the state’s 18 councils. A total
- By Osagie Otabor, Benin
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State on Friday conducted its primary election for the July 11 local government polls, producing candidates across the state’s 18 councils.
A total of 16 out of the 18 acting council chairmen emerged as the party’s flagbearers through the indirect primary process, while the acting chairmen of Ovia North East and Ovia South West failed to secure tickets.
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The exercise was reported to be peaceful across all local government areas.
Among those returned as candidates are Osaro Eribo (Egor), Eriamatoe Christopher (Ovia North East), Johnson Osagie (Orhionmwon), Gabriel Iduseri (Oredo), Aikpokpo Enahoro (Owan West), and Lawson Imafidon (Uhunmwode).
Chairman of the APC Local Government Primary Election Committee, Abdullahi Bello, commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as his commitment to democratic principles.
Bello said the orderly conduct of the exercise reflected the leadership style in the state and the party’s internal cohesion ahead of the polls.
