Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu wins PDP Governorship primaries in Edo

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries for Edo state governorship election with 584 votes.


He defeated his closest rival, Mr Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, who scored 91 votes to take the second place.
Mr Solomon Edebiri scored 38 votes to emerge third.
Osagie ize-Iyamu will battle Godwin Obaseki in what could be a fierce contest largely between APC and PDP in the state.
The primary election to decide the PDP’s contender in September 10 poll was held on Monday at the Lawn Tennis Court of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the Edo State capital.