Edo APC Primary: Why Ize-Iyamu Must Respect the Governor and Back Ogbeide-Ihama

In the recent APC primary for Edo South Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama topped the field with 27,154 votes, defeating Senator Neda Imasuen (13,580) and Pastor Osagie Ize-Ihimu (6,785). Supporters of Ize-Ihimu have dragged Governor Monday Okpebholo into heated online attacks. As Edo’s first citizen and party leader, the governor deserves respect. Pastor Ize-Ihimu should rein in his camp and curb any abusive language. Many party stakeholders view Ogbeide-Ihama as the unifying choice. His legislative experience and loyalty to the governor’s agenda position him to strengthen the APC’s structure in Edo South ahead of 2027. Now the APC National Working Committee must decide whether to uphold this popular primary result or risk deepening internal divisions ahead of the general election.

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