In a significant political development in Benin City, the announcement of Mr. Osarodion Ogie as the deputy governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has prompted several members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to consider switching allegiance to the PDP.
The potential defectors attribute their decision to internal conflicts within the APC regarding the selection of their gubernatorial candidate, despite attempts by President Bola Tinubu to mediate the situation.
An APC stalwart expressed enthusiasm for supporting the PDP, citing a history of collaboration with Ogie and a belief that their interests would be safeguarded under his leadership.
The sentiment among these members is a strong inclination to support Ogie, who has maintained a reputation for calmness and prudence throughout his political career.
In a related development, the influential Okpebholo family has endorsed Dr. Asue Ighodalo for governorship. This endorsement was solidified during Ighodalo’s visit to the family’s patriarch, Bishop Okpebholo.
Mr. Patrick Okpebholo, representing the family, declared Ighodalo as their chosen candidate, highlighting the strategic nature of his visit in bolstering the PDP’s prospects in the upcoming September 21 gubernatorial election in Edo State.
The Okpebholo family’s patriarch is recognized as a key influencer in the region’s political landscape, despite not being affiliated with any political party.
