President Muhammadu Buhari has handed APC flag to Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the candidate of the party in the governorship election in Edo State.
This took place on Friday when the President received Ize-Iyamu who was led to the President Villa in Abuja by the APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State.
Governors Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state and Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state who is the chairman of the party’s Edo governorship campaign council are also at the meeting.
Ize-Iyamu is the top contender for the Edo election, challenging incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki who is seeking reelection in the September poll.
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The meeting is coming on the heels of the disruption of the Edo State House of Assembly, which occurred on Thursday and the alleged impeachment of the Speaker, Frank Okiye, by lawmakers loyal to APC.
More details to come.
