Nine Political Parties Join APC Ahead of Edo Gubernatorial Election

Nine political parties have merged with the APC for the upcoming Edo gubernatorial election, according to Okpebholo. Get the details of this significant political shift.

Nine political parties have merged with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in anticipation of Edo State’s eagerly awaited 2024 governorship election.

Chief Sam Arase, as Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), announces a noteworthy political change within the state.

The coalition comprises of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Action Democratic Party (ADP), All Peoples Party (APP), Accord, Young Progressive Party(YPP) ,Action Alliance(AA) and National Rescue Movement(NRM).

The Assembly of Registered Political Parties in Edo, through Chief Arase’s spokespersonship, declared their full support for Senator Monday Okpebholo as the endorsed candidate of the APC.

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Arase expressed their belief that Senator Monday Okpebholo is the optimal option for Edo State. They also conveyed confidence in his triumph in the upcoming election.

Encouraging a high turnout for the APC candidate, the coalition stressed their support for a non-violent and tranquil election in Edo State.

The possible win of Okpebholo at the upcoming state elections on Saturday, September 21, 2024 is reinforced by the amalgamation of these political parties.

The consolidation of political strength and competitive edge for the party in the governorship race is perceived as a strategic move through unification under the APC banner.