Edo APC Primary Election: A Tale of Two Winners and Political Intrigue

In the bustling state of Edo, Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election on Saturday, February 17, 2024, turned into a dramatic and controversial affair as two winners emerged amidst allegations of political intrigue and manipulation.

The Edo State governorship election, scheduled for September 21, 2024, has been hotly contested within the APC.

The primary election, meant to determine the party’s candidate for the governorship race, was thrown into disarray when two separate candidates were declared winners by different factions within the party.

According to reports, the first winner, Dennis Idahosa, was declared by the Chairman of the Edo State Primary Election Committee, Governor Hope Uzodinma.

However, a separate faction within the party declared Monday Okpebholo as the winner with a different set of results.

This confusion and controversy have led to a political drama that has captivated the attention of the Nigerian public.

The APC has been accused of political manipulation and a lack of transparency in the primary election process.

The situation has also sparked heated debates on social media platforms, with many expressing their opinions on the matter.

Adding fuel to the fire, a third candidate, Anamero Dekeri, has also claimed victory in the primary election.

This further complicates the situation and raises more questions about the integrity of the electoral process within the APC.

The political drama in Edo State has not gone unnoticed, as various news outlets and political analysts have weighed in on the situation.

The implications of this controversy on the future of the APC in Edo State and Nigeria as a whole remain to be seen.

As the dust settles on the Edo APC primary election, it is clear that the political intrigue and drama surrounding the event will have lasting consequences for the party and the state.

The question remains: will the APC be able to resolve the issues and present a united front in the upcoming governorship election? Only time will tell.