Edo PDP Aspiration Screen for Re -Election of the National Assembly

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state of Edo on Tuesday, filtering candidates for the central senator district of the state and the election of the Ovia Federal Constituency.

The Independent National Election Commission (Inec) will conduct an interim election in the area on August 16 to fill both seats in the National Assembly.

Monday Governor Okpebholo emptied the Edo central senator seat after his victory in the Governor Election on September 21, 2024 in the state.

The Federal Ovia constituent seat was emptied by Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa.

Aspiration for the Edo Central Senator District seat is John Jacobu, that Friday, Joseph Okojie, and Festus Edogun.

Also read: Edo PDP’s Leadership Disputes Deepened when the Guard Committee rejected the orbih secretariat donation

Johnny Aikpitan Saning is one of the candidates or chairs of the Ovia Federal Constituency.

The filtering committee is led by Prof. Okumoko Tubo Pearce with Arc Chinomso Odoemelan as Secretary.

Other members are Inemo Dede, Evelyn Promise and David Omare.

At the address on the forum. The Chairperson of the PDP Guard Committee in the state, Tony Aziegbemi, expressed the belief that the party would win the Sela Election.

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