“By obtaining the form, we have formally placed our name on the party’s ballot for our primary next month.” EdoDecides EdoState
It, however, faulted insinuations that Governor Obaseki was jittery of direct primary as its Coordinator, Chief Nathaniel Momoh stated that the governor would have been comfortable with either the direct or indirect modes of primaries but for the need to safeguard Edo people.
In a statement issued by John Mayaki Director of Communication and Media for Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation, he emerged the consensus candidate of APC faction loyal to the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole and National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. He said the charade in Abuja was not surprising, as it was hatched and executed by Oshiomhole and his Edo Peoples Movement , which he described as a dissident group of politicians in the state.
“By obtaining the form today, we have formally placed our name on the party’s ballot for our primary next month. It is another great stride and we are thankful to the other aspirants who have joined us here today to offer support,” the statement added.
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