APC commences Edo gov primary election

The All Progressives Congress has commenced its primary election ahead of the September 19, 2020 governorship election in the state.

During the election, members of the party were seen putting on their face masks in compliance with the COVID-19 regulations in Edo.The members displayed their membership cards as they await their turn to vote.Earlier, the APC electoral committee had released guidelines in compliance with the state government’s COVID-19 regulations.

A statement by the Secretary of the APC committee, Dr Ajibola Basiru, said voting would hold in 192 wards in the state. It insisted that not more than 18 persons are allowed to gather at the same time from the commencement of voting till the end of the exercise when results would be announced. The election is holding after the APC disqualified Governor Godwin Obaseki and two other aspirants – Chris Ogiemwonyi and Mathew Iduoriyekenwen, from participating in the party primary.

Those cleared to take part in the primary were Mr Osaro Obaze, Dr Pius Odubu, and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

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