Bar Anderson Asemota Emerge As Edo Labour Party Gov. Candidate
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By Our Correspondent In a significant turn of events, the Lamidi Apapa-led Labour Party has elected Bar Uwadiae Asemota Anderson, as its gubernatorial candidate for Edo state. The decision was made during the party primaries held at the Golden Tulip Hotel Etete, GRA Benin City, Edo state. Anderson, a season lawyer secured ab affirmation with 188 votes, showcasing strong support within the party. The primaries were conducted by Chief Electoral Officer, Comrade Roland Daramola, and the Secretary of the electoral committee, Bishop Favour Reuben on behalf of the National Working Committee However, a twist occurred as another candidate, Olumide Akpata, emerged from the Julius Abure led faction of Labour Party, declaring victory with 316 votes in a separate exercise held in Benin City. This conflicting outcome led to a heated dispute within the party. National Publicity Secretary, Comrade(Dr) Abayomi Arabambi, expressed dissatisfaction, denouncing Akpata's candidacy as "ultra vire...