Afrigather Dennis Idahosa (APC-Edo) has clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the forthcoming Edo governorship election slated for September 21, 2024.
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo, serving because the Chairman of the APC Edo Governorship Primary Election Committee, introduced the conclusion of the election in Benin on Saturday.
Uzodimma disclosed that Idahosa secured a complete of 40,4483 votes, surpassing eight different aspirants within the fiercely contested race.
The declaration of Idahosa because the winner occurred amidst chaos as thugs disrupted the collation of the outcomes of the first election.
The disturbance unfolded when the collation heart in Benin Metropolis was besieged by thugs, who vandalised media cameras and compelled journalists to flee the premises.
Regardless of the turmoil, the collation course of was relocated to a different venue to make sure its completion.
Earlier than the disruption, outcomes from eight out of the 18 native authorities areas had been introduced.
Nonetheless, the ultimate winner of the first election, and subsequently the APC candidate for the Edo governorship race, remained undisclosed.
