With the governorship election not taking place in Edo State in 2023, the biggest battle in the state’s political space will be among gladiators who are hoping to represent the electorate in the Senate.
Anslem Eragbe, the Labour Party’s flag bearer in the zone, is the dark horse and will have to be at his political best to beat Oshiomhole, Alimikhena, and Ugbome to the ticket. He is consulting and meeting with people at the grassroots in the hope that he can win their votes. He should also be able to ride on the Obidient Movement, which is spreading like wildfire. Whatever the outcome of the election is, this will be a good testing ground for Eragbe.
Oil mogul, Valentine Asuen holds the APC ticket. He defeated a former deputy governor of the state, Lucky Imasuen, in the primaries. He is new on the political turf and he has conducted his campaign in a manner that leaves associates and opponents alike wondering what he has up his sleeve. However, Asuen has been able to endear himself to people at the grassroots. He also has the strong backing of the youth leader of the party, Tony Adun, who is a strong mobiliser.
He is hoping that the ideology of change will win him the election. However, he has a big battle in his hands if he hopes to win the election and will surely need to go beyond the “change” mantra to coast to victory. What is certain is that an imminent battle is in the offing in this zone.
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