Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election in 2024. His tenure was marked by a shift from the APC to the PDP, and his exit from the political scene in Edo State paved the way for a highly contested election. The 2024 election was seen as a three-horse race among the APC, PDP, and LP.
He began his political career in local government politics. [3] Godwins ran in the 2023 House of Representatives election for Akoko Edo Federal Constituency under the Labour Party. After an unsuccessful run and a subsequent legal challenge, he joined the PDP and was later appointed as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. [4]
The APC primary election was held on 22 June 2020. Osagie Ize-Iyamu won the primary election polling 27,833 votes against 2 other candidates. His closest rival was Pius Odubu, a former deputy governor in the state who came a distant second with 3,776 votes, while Osaze Obazee, a former governor in the state came third with 2,000 votes. [4]
Former state Sen. Andy Wells is the lowest-profile candidate, and ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor in 2020, losing to Robinson. There are no women running for ...
An assembly in Durham drew over 1,100 community leaders to hear candidates for the N.C. Council of State discuss education, food access, housing, health care and immigration
Monday Okpebholo (born 29 August 1970), is a Nigerian businessman and politician who has served as the governor of Edo State since 12 November 2024. He was the senator representing Edo Central senatorial district from 2023 to 2024.
The election is Nov. 5. How much do you know about the candidates and where they stand on the issues? Research your ballot with our NC Voter Guide.
The party colors in the Edo state table make no sense without a legend. Alternatively, you can move the party color next to the party name and skip the legend. When images aren't there for a particular person, you can add a centered emdash. Some of the refs are missing archive links.