The All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo State gubernatorial aspirants screening committee has cleared 12 individuals to vie for the party’s ticket.
The ruling party has scheduled its primary elections for February 22.
A statement signed by the National Organizing Secretary, Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, revealed that the screening exercise took place between Thursday and Friday.
Those successfully cleared by the committee include Prince Clem Agba, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Lucky Imasuen, Anamero Sunday Dekeri, Pastor Osagie Andrew Ize-Iyamu, and Engr. Gideon Ikhine.
Others are Col David Imuse (Rtd), Prof Oserheinmen Osunbor, Blessing Agbomhere, Danis Idahosa, and Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe.
The statement added that “Certificate of Screening will be presented to all the 12 Gubernatorial Aspirants at the Party’s National Secretariat by the National Organising Secretary, Saturday, 10th February, 2024.”
InfoStride News reports that any of the 12 aspirants who emerge as the party’s flagbearer during the primary polls will vie for the Governorship seat on September 21.
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