In a surprising turn of events during the Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party (LP) candidate and former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has lost his own polling unit to his rival from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Location Polling Unit 11, Ward 06, Oredo LGA, Benin City, Edo State
Winne Asue Ighodalo (PDP) with 41 votes
Runner-up Olumide Akpata (LP) with 32 votes
Third PlacMonday Okpebholo (APC) with 19 votes
The outcome at this particular polling unit has raised eyebrows, given that it’s typically expected for candidates to secure victories in their home bases. This result could potentially indicate a broader trend in the overall election results for Edo State.
Olumide Akpata, known for his tenure as the NBA president, entered the political arena with the Labour Party, which has seen a surge in popularity among younger voters in recent elections. However, this local setback might signal challenges for the party’s broader appeal in Edo State.
The PDP’s strong showing in this unit, represented by candidate Asue Ighodalo, suggests that the party maintains a significant presence in the state, despite recent political shifts nationwide.
As results continue to pour in from across Edo State, political analysts will be keenly watching to see if this local result reflects a larger pattern or if it’s an isolated incident in what promises to be a closely contested gubernatorial race.
