Olumide Akpata, Former President, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Olumide Akpata has been elected candidate of the Labour Party (LP), for the 21 September governorship election in Edo State.
Akpata polled 316 votes to defeat Kenneth Imansuangbon who scored 7 votes, Professor Sunday Eromosele also polled 7 votes and Sergius Ogun 4votes.
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 Akpata to carry other aspirants along.
In his acceptance speech, Akpata paid tribute to the late Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu.
He added that the trajectory of Akeredolu whom he described as his mentor and predecessor as national chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, was what he had been following.
The Edo governorship election, according to INEC time table, is scheduled for Sept. 21, 2024
