Breaking! Edo: Imasuagbon Steps Down, Obaseki Now Lone Man In PDP Race

'Dotun Akintomide
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It’s a done deal for Governor Godwin Obaseki as coast is clear for him to clinch the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket as his fellow aspirant, Kenneth Imasuangbon stepped down a few hours to the delegate election.

2, 229 PDP delegates had besieged the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City in the early hours of Thursday but their work has now been made easier with the choice made by the philanthropist cum politician.

Recall Engr. Gideon Ikhine and Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama had earlier let go of their aspirations in support of Obaseki.pdp

Voting has now become a formality as Obaseki’s announcement as the PDP torchbearer is imminent.

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