APC selects Dennis Idahosa as Edo Deputy Governor candidate

In the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has made a crucial decision on its deputy governorship candidate. Following talks between APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, a major settlement regarding the party’s candidate lineup has been reached.

After concerns arose about Oshiomhole’s preferred candidate, Dennis Idahosa, losing the governorship primary, the party reached a consensus. Dear teacher. Dennis Idahosa, currently a Member at Large, has been nominated as Lieutenant Governor Candidate. He will team up with Senator Monday Okpebholo, who has been selected as the governorship candidate of the APC for Edo State.

The decision marks a moment of unity within the party, with Oshiomhole now expected to fully support the APC in the upcoming governorship election due on September 21, 2024.

During a gathering with APC governorship aspirants and stakeholders in Edo State, National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje officially introduced Dennis Idahosa as the deputy governorship candidate of the party. The announcement was shared through a statement on the party’s official channels, affirming the party’s commitment to the selected candidates.

Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo for emerging as the APC governorship candidate. This development comes after Idahosa, Oshiomhole’s purported choice, lost to Okpebholo in the primary election held on February 22.

The resolution emphasized the party’s efforts to promote unity and solidarity ahead of the crucial governorship election in Edo State.

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