Edo State Deputy Governor and Former Governor Win Local Government for APC in Governorship Election

In a significant development in the ongoing 2024 governorship election in Edo State, the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, and former Governor, Adam Oshiomhole, have secured a major victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Estako West Local Government. The APC’s governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, emerged victorious with 32,107 votes, defeating his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Asue Ighodalo, who received 17,483 votes.

The Estako West Local Government is a stronghold for both Shaibu and Oshiomhole, and their victory is seen as a significant boost for the APC in the election. Shaibu, who recently rejoined the APC after a long battle with Governor Godwin Obaseki, had been a major factor in the election, and his return to the party is believed to have contributed to the APC’s success in the local government.

The election was highly anticipated, with both the APC and PDP contesting for control of the state. The APC’s win in Estako West is a significant setback for the PDP, which had been hoping to make a strong showing in the local government.

The outcome of the election is a reflection of the strong support the APC enjoys in the local government, and it is likely to have a significant impact on the overall outcome of the governorship election. The APC’s victory in Estako West is a major boost for its chances of winning the election, and it is expected to put pressure on the PDP to perform better in other local governments.

The outcome of the election is a testament to the APC’s strong organizational skills and the popularity of its candidates, particularly Shaibu and Oshiomhole. The party’s victory is expected to have a significant impact on the political landscape of Edo State, and it is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the state’s politics in the coming years.