Okojie secures APC ticket for Edo Rep seat without opposition
Henry Okojie, the current representative for Esan North East/Esan South East Federal Constituency, has been chosen as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming general elections. He clinched the party’s ticket unopposed during the APC primary election held in Edo State. Party stakeholders see his emergence as a sign of confidence in his leadership and representation. Okojie expressed gratitude to party members, leaders, and constituents, promising continued dedication and service.
Key takeaways
- Henry Okojie was returned as the APC candidate for his federal constituency after running unopposed in the party’s primary.
- The primary election was held across all wards in the constituency, with results declared at Ubiaja by returning officer Ambrose Ayewoh.
- Okojie thanked Governor Monday Okpebholo, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, party leaders, and constituents for their support.
- He praised the peaceful conduct of the APC primaries across Edo State and urged continued unity and support for the party.
- Okojie has been recognized for his work on energy and petroleum sector reforms as chair of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream).
