Fresh twists occurred in the selection of flag bearers for the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming Edo governorship election, following the sudden emergence of Dennis Idahosa as its deputy governorship candidate.
By Emma Ogbuehi
Fresh twists occurred in the selection of flag bearers for the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming Edo governorship election, following the sudden emergence of Dennis Idahosa as its deputy governorship candidate.
Idahosa’s emergence puts paid to Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama who was announced by the governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, last week as his running mate.
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Idahosa lost the ticket to Okpebholo following the controversies that greeted the party’s shadow election of February 1 later concluded on February 21. In the earlier primary that was supervised by the Governor Hope Uzodimma-led committee, Idahosa was announced winner in hazy circumstances. Following the furore that trailed the exercise, a fresh election was held in which Monday Okpebholo, emerged the winner.
The APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Bashiru were scheduled to present Senator Monday Okpebholo, the party’s flag bearer and his running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Villa today.
Sources indicated that Idahosa, a House of Representatives member, emerged on Sunday night after a prolonged meeting by stakeholders from Edo, the party leadership and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Also in the meeting were the party’s flag bearer, Senator Monday Okpebholo, former Edo Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomole and Hon. Idahosa.
Before the primary, Idahosa was touted as favoured candidate of Adams Oshiomhole, who had served as the APC national chairman, at a time.
