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Breaking: Ize-Iyamu Wins Edo APC Primary

Matilda Omonaiye/

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has emerged winner of the Edo State All Progressives Congress governorship primary conducted today.

Chairman of the Edo State APC Primary Election Committee, Governor Hope Uzodinma, declared Ize-Iyamu winner of the election after collating the results turned in by the returning officers in the 18 local government areas of the state.

Ize-Iyamu polled 27,838 votes, while his closest rival, Dr Pius Odubu scored 3,776, while Mr Osaro Obaze pulled 2,751 votes in the direct primary.

The election is scheduled to hold on September 19.

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