Godwin Obaseki Wins Edo APC Primaries

Godwin Obaseki

There has been a measure of attention on the All Progressives Congress Primaries in Edo state.

With the governorship election in sight, the party had the task of choosing a successor for Adams Oshiomole.

Although eleven people declared their interest in becoming the party’s flagbearer, most people saw it as a two horse race.

Godwin Obaseki, the head of the Edo state economic team and the Deputy Governor Dr. Pius Odubu were frontrunners.

The primary election was held at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium without any disturbance. When the voting was done, counting began around at around 10.50 pm, counting began.

Mr. Obaseki polled 1,608 to defeat incumbent Deputy Governor, Dr. Pius Odubu who polled 471 votes.

Charles Airhiavbere got 11 votes, Blessing Agbomhere secured five votes, Prof. Ebegue Amadasun had eight votes, Emmanuel Arigbe-Osula garnered 10 votes, Austin Emuan got seven votes.

Others are Peter Esele who secured eight votes, Barr. Kenneth Imasuagbon popularly known as Rice Man got 247 votes, Chris Ogiemwonyi polled 137, Prof Oserheimen Osunbor garnered nine votes and Tina Agbarha got three votes.