Betty Akeredolu enters race for Imo East Senate seat
Mrs Betty Akeredolu, widow of the late former Ondo State Governor, has purchased her nomination and expression of interest forms to contest the Imo East Senatorial seat under the Labour Party. Her supporters picked up the forms at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. This move comes shortly after she officially joined the Labour Party, showing her growing involvement in politics. If successful, she would replace the current senator, Ezenwa Onyewuchi.
What we know
- Betty Akeredolu has formally begun her bid for the Imo East Senatorial seat by acquiring Labour Party nomination forms.
- Her supporters collected the forms at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.
- Other aspirants, including Hassan Barguwa, Dennis Oshai, Eric Edward, and Mohammed Hayatu Atiku, also picked up forms for various positions.
- The Labour Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, noted a surge in aspirants since the sale of forms began.
- Betty Akeredolu confirmed her candidacy through a social media update and highlighted her recent activities within the party.
