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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]
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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.
Labour Party (Nigeria) Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata (born 7 October 1972, from Edo South Senatorial district , Edo State) is a Nigerian legal practitioner and politician. He was a senior partner and the head of the Corporate and Commercial Practice Group at Templars law firm in Nigeria until his resignation on 31 August 2023 to enable him to pursue ...
In April 2007, Oshiomhole ran for governor of Edo State under the Action Congress Party, with which his Labour Party had entered a strategic alliance. [10] Oserheimen Osunbor of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) was declared the winner. However, the AC contested the election on the basis of various irregularities.
Military and Executive Governors of Edo State No. Governor Term in office Party Election D. Governor; 1 — John Ewerekumoh Yeri: 27 August 1991 – January 1992 Military N/A Office did not exist: 2 — John Odigie Oyegun (b. 1939) [31] [32] January 1992 [33] – November 1993 SDP [33] 1991: 3 — Mohammed Abul-Salam Onuka: 9 December 1993 ...