From Moshood Karim
Olumide Akpata, the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has emerged as the winner of the highly competitive Labour Party governorship primary election in Edo State. The election was held at the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre, Airport Road in Benin City on Friday and Akpata secured a resounding victory by polling a total of 316 votes, beating other strong contenders for the ticket.
The win is a significant achievement for Akpata, who is widely regarded as a seasoned legal practitioner and a prominent voice in Nigeria’s legal community. His victory in the primary election has set the stage for an exciting contest in the forthcoming Edo State Governorship election, which is scheduled to hold on 21 September, 2024.
With his impressive credentials and vast experience, Akpata is expected to bring a fresh perspective and innovative ideas to the governance of Edo State if elected as the next governor. His emergence as the Labour Party candidate has also generated a lot of buzz and excitement among political observers and the general public, who are eagerly watching how the race will unfold in the coming months.
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