Breaking: Olumide Akpata Win Labour Party’s Edo Gubernatorial Ticket

Breaking: Olumide Akpata Win Labour Party’s Edo Gubernatorial Ticket

Legal luminary and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Olumide Akpata, has clinched the gubernatorial ticket of the Labour Party for the upcoming Edo State Governorship Election, setting the stage for a dynamic political contest…..READ ALSO  Tension Escalates As Philip Shaibu Emerges Winner In Controversial Edo PDP Parallel Primary Amid Gunfire

The announcement comes amidst a backdrop of personal adversity, as Akpata recently disclosed his battle with cancer, adding a poignant dimension to his political aspirations.

Akpata’s victory was sealed with an impressive tally of 316 votes during the keenly contested exercise held at the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre, located along Airport Road in Benin City, the bustling capital of Edo State.

The declaration was made by the returning officer for the poll, Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu of Abia State, following the meticulous collation of results from the electoral process.

As Edo gears up for its gubernatorial election slated for September 2024, Akpata’s emergence as the Labour Party’s flagbearer injects fresh vigor and legal acumen into the unfolding political landscape.