- Kassim Afegbua, a gubernatorial aspirant, officially announced his intention to contest the party’s candidacy at the party’s secretariat.
- Afegbua expressed concern about a perceived gap between the party’s leadership and those in government.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in Edo State has declared that candidates from the state’s three senatorial districts are eligible to run for governor in 2024.
The party made it clear that it would not be following zoning regulations in favour of choosing the best qualified candidate.
Mr Lawrence Okah, the State Secretary, issued a statement advising candidates seeking the party’s candidature to concentrate on issue-based campaigns and abstain from disparaging one another personally.
Okah highlighted the party’s cohesiveness, saying that the APC remained a united family despite the number of candidates.
“The party will prioritize merit in the upcoming primaries, ensuring that the chosen candidate possesses the capacity and ability to deliver success in the election,” Okah affirmed.
Mr. Kassim Afegbua, one of the gubernatorial aspirants, visited the party’s secretariat to formally announce his intention to vie for the party’s candidacy. During the meeting with the State Working Committee (SWC), Afegbua stressed his credentials as a fearless and upright politician, asserting that his candidacy was the best choice to lead the APC back to Osadebey Avenue.
Afegbua expressed concern about a perceived disconnect between the party’s leadership and those in government.
He attributed this gap to someone within the party ranks who, despite expectations, had become, in his words, a “heartless man.” Traveling across the state, Afegbua noted the deteriorating road infrastructure, healthcare, and education sectors, pledging a commitment to address these issues and put an end to what he deemed excessive propaganda in the state over the past seven years.