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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) finds itself embroiled in a political imbroglio following the inconclusive outcome of its governorship primary election in Edo State. The National Working Committee (NWC) recently announced the primary election's inconclusiveness after an emergency meeting lasting about three hours on Tuesday. Consequently, the party has scheduled Thursday, February 22, 2024, for the conclusion of the primary election process.

The unfolding drama surrounding the APC's governorship primary in Edo State has captured widespread attention, sparking speculation and debate about its implications for the party's prospects in the upcoming governorship election. At the heart of the controversy are conflicting declarations of victory by different stakeholders involved in the election process.

During the primary election, Babatunde Ojo, leading a group of local government returning officers, declared Anamero Dekeri, a sitting member of the House of Representatives, as the winner. However, the Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Senator Hope Uzodinma, announced another federal lawmaker, Dennis Idahosa, as the victor. Adding to the confusion, Stanley Ugboaja, the designated returning officer, proclaimed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the winner. All three declared winners have since demanded the issuance of a Certificate of Return by the NWC.

The conflicting declarations and ensuing controversy have cast a shadow of uncertainty over the integrity of the APC's primary election process in Edo State. The party now faces the daunting task of resolving the dispute and ensuring a fair and transparent conclusion to the primary election.

The outcome of the APC's governorship primary in Edo State holds significant implications for the party's internal cohesion and its ability to present a united front ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. As stakeholders await the resolution of the dispute, all eyes are on the APC's leadership to navigate the political turbulence and restore confidence in the party's electoral processes.

Host: Kofi Bartels
Guest: John Pedro Obaseki, Public Affairs Analyst, Edo State, Nigeria

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