Idahosa Emerges Winner, Wins APC Gov Ticket In Edo State

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has declared House of Representatives member Dennis Idahosa winner of the All Progressives Congress(APC) direct governorship primary contest. 

Uzodinma made the declaration at Protea Hotel in Government Reservation Area (GRA) Benin, Edo State.

Idahosa, who represents Ovia constituency in the House of Representatives, will fly the APC ticket in the September governorship election.

Idahosa was declared winner with 40,453 votes while Senator Monday Okpebholo (Edo Central) got 100 votes.

The declaration was affirmed by the leader of the elected delegates, Mr. Charity Amayaenvbo.