Adams Oshiomole, Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District and Former Governor of Edo, on Saturday refuted claims against the All Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged vote buying in the ongoing governorship election in the state.
Oshiomhole stated this while speaking with journalists covering the 2024 Edo State election shortly after casting his vote at his hometown in Iyamho, Ward 10 Unit 01 in Estako West Local Government Area of Edo.
He said “It is laughable when I hear this kind of allegation. You all have been monitoring the process, have you seen where they are sharing money?
“People turned out in large number to vote for us because they want good government.
Seventeen candidates are eyeing the governorship position of Edo State, with sixteen men and one woman in the running.
The Independent National Electoral Commission announced that Over 2.2 million voters have collected their permanent voter cards, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown between Senator Monday Okpebholo (APC), Asue Ighodalo (PDP), and Olumide Akpata (Labour Party). Who will emerge victorious.
The 2024 Edo election is turning out to be a thrilling contest, with Comrade Adam Oshiomhole and his successor, Governor Godwin Obaseki, locked in a battle of wits. These two political heavyweights, once allies, are now on opposite sides, each determined to see their candidate emerge victorious.
Moreso, At the heart of this intense rivalry are three top contenders: Asue Ighodalo of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP) .With 2,249,780 Permanent Voters' Card holders eligible to cast their ballots, the stakes are high.
Governor Obaseki, who's already cast his vote, this morning, expressed satisfaction with the voting process, hoping it remains peaceful and efficient throughout the local government areas. On the other hand, Ighodalo, the PDP candidate, is seeking an extension of the voting period due to late arrivals of election materials at polling units.
This election is not just about winning; it's about legacy and influence. Oshiomhole's APC and Obaseki's PDP are vying for control of Osadebe House, the government house, which will be vacated by Obaseki marking the end of the Governor's two-term tenure on November 11.
