Edo APC youths take over party secretariat over gov primary

As they sought the firing of the state executives, led by acting Chairman Jarret Tenebe, over Saturday’s gubernatorial primary election, furious women and youths stormed the All Progressives Congress secretariat in Benin, Edo State.

Three winners emerged from the survey.

While Stanley Ugboaja, the returning officer, named Monday Okpebholo the winner, Governor Hope Uzodimma, the chairman of the primary electoral committee, declared Dennis Idahosa the victor.

In addition, Anamero Dekeri was proclaimed the election’s victor by Ojo Babatunde, who professed to speak for the returning officers in each of the local governments.

Led by Tony Adun, also referred to as Kabaka, the party’s youth head, the mob broke into the premises and removed equipment, furniture, and rice bags.

For seven days, they promised to stay in the building.

The party held its primary election on Saturday, producing three winners. Adun stated that they were criticizing the behavior of the authorities, claiming it was clear that the executives were working against the party.

He swore that until the exco was dissolved, they would not leave the building. They also promised to stay for seven days, cook, and eat.

“The state party executive is obviously not serving the party’s interests anymore, so it’s time for them to step down,” Adun declared.

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“Dennis Idahosa, the party’s nominee, has our support here. In the September gubernatorial election, we urge party members to support Idahosa’s campaign.

“We’re here in big numbers, women and youth alike, to express our dissatisfaction with the way the exco conducted the election, as you can see.”