As Edo State gears up for the 2024 governorship election, the race is heating up between three key candidates representing the state’s major political parties: Senator Monday Okpebholo (APC), Asue Ighodalo (PDP), and Olumide Akpata (Labour Party). Each candidate brings their own strengths and challenges, making this election a critical one for the state’s future.
Senator Monday Okpebholo – All Progressives Congress (APC)
Senator Okpebholo, a seasoned politician, represents Edo Central in the Senate, where he has built a strong reputation for infrastructure and rural development. As the APC candidate, he aims to unite the state with Abuja and focus on economic growth through agriculture. Despite some recent controversy, Okpebholo’s grassroots support, particularly in rural areas, gives him a strategic advantage. His experience promises continuity with the current administration’s achievements.
Asue Ighodalo – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
A well-respected attorney and business leader, Ighodalo brings a wealth of experience from his time on corporate and government boards. His campaign centers on infrastructure improvement, focusing on health, education, and transport. Ighodalo’s vision includes creating 50,000 jobs annually by boosting Edo’s potential in manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and technology. Backed by key PDP figures like Atiku Abubakar, Ighodalo seeks to attract investment and foster private-sector growth.
Olumide Akpata – Labour Party (LP)
Olumide Akpata, the immediate past president of the Nigerian Bar Association, has energized young and professional voters with his promise of transparency, reform, and accountability. His campaign targets youth empowerment through technology and entrepreneurship. While Akpata’s popularity is high among urban voters, his challenge lies in building the political infrastructure needed to compete with more established APC and PDP candidates.
As the election approaches, each candidate offers a distinct vision for Edo’s future, making this a crucial race for the state.
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