Akpata
Former National President of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA,Barrister Olumide Akpata has been elected candidate of the Labour Party (LP), for the 21 September governorship election in Edo State.
He polled 316 votes to defeat other aspirants, namely Barr. Kenneth Imansuangbon who scored 7 votes, Professor Sunday Eromosele who got 7 votes, Sergius Ogun with 4 votes
After announcing the results, the chief returning officer of the election and Deputy Governor of Abia state, Engr. Emechulu Ikecbukwu, noted that the party represents truth, hard work and transparency.
Ikecbukwu who thanked the aspirants for showing the spirit of sportsmanship, also encouraged the candidate Olumide Akpata to carry other aspirants along.
