Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, who was the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in 2016, on Monday, June 22, 2020, emerged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State.
He is to flag the party’s flag as its candidate in the September 2020 election.
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Announcing the results on Monday, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma declared Ize-Iyamu winner of the direct primary, after defeating Pius Odubu and Osaro .
Ize-Iyamu polled 27,838 votes, to defeat two others, with his closest rival, Dr Pius Odubu polling 3,776, while Mr Osaro Obaze polled 2,751 votes.
Having emerged the APC candidate, Ize-Iyamu will slog it out with other contenders in the September 19 governorship election in the state
Below is the break down of the results according to the three Senatorial Districts in Edo State.
1] Edo South Senatorial District:
1. lkpoba-Okha LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,581
Osaro Obazee = 67
Dr Pius Odubu = 99
2. Oredo LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,902
Osaro Obazee = 308
Dr Pius Odubu = 67
3. Orhionmwon LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,750
Osaro Obazee = 171
Dr Pius Odubu = 418
4. Ovia Northeast LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,650
Osaro Obazee = 70
Dr Pius Odubu = 124
5. Ovia Southwest LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,668
Osaro Obazee = 79
Dr Pius Odubu = 108
6. Uhunmwode LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,394
Osaro Obazee = 183
Dr Pius Odubu = 274
7. Egor LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1794
Osaro Obazee = 53
Dr Pius Odubu = 81
2] Edo Central Senatorial District:
1. Esan Central LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,333
Osaro Obazee = 114
Dr Pius Odubu = 170
2. Esan Northeast LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1 467
Osaro Obazee = 139
Dr Pius Odubu = 176
3. Esan Southeast LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,400
Osaro Obazee = 144
Dr Pius Odubu = 205
4. Esan West LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,455
Osaro Obazee = 162
Dr Pius Odubu = 220
5. lgueben LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1 300
Osaro Obazee = 178
Dr Pius Odubu = 251
3] Edo North Senatorial District:
1. Etsako Central LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1 333
Osaro Obazee = 238
Dr Pius Odubu = 326
2. Etsako East LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,529
Osaro Obazee = 105
Dr Pius Odubu = 196
3. Etsako West LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,754
Osaro Obazee = 150
Dr. Pius Odubu = 262
4. Akoko-Edo LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,335
Osaro Obazee = 185
Dr Pius Odubu =262
5. Owan East LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,606
Osaro Obazee = 162
Dr. Pius Odubu = 230
6. Owan West LGA
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu = 1,537
Osaro Obazee = 216
Dr Pius Odubu = 307