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Edo PDP's Downfall: A Reversal of Fortune in the State

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Edo State, which was once the stronghold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South, witnessed a dramatic reversal of fortune in the 2023 General Elections. The ruling party, led by Governor Godwin Obaseki, failed to win a single National Assembly seat and trailed behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour in the presidential contest. According to Hon. Hilary Otsu, secretary of the Edo PDP, the party's poor outing was a direct consequence of the intractable crises within the party, which led to the endorsement of unpopular candidates by Governor Obaseki.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP's downfall in Edo State was attributed to the party's internal crises, which led to the endorsement of unpopular candidates by Governor Obaseki.
  • The party's candidates, backed by Obaseki, were widely unpopular among voters, who opted to support other parties such as APC and Labour.
  • The Edo Central and South Senatorial seats, which were previously held by the PDP, were won by Labour and APC, respectively.
  • The Legacy PDP, led by Chief Dan Orbih, held successful meetings in the state to energize the party ahead of the governorship election.
  • Hon. Otsu advised the national leadership of the PDP to respect the "all politics is local" maxim and nominate a popular and homegrown candidate for the governorship election.
  • The Legacy PDP has expressed opposition to Governor Obaseki's rumored plan to support a Lagos-based lawyer as his successor.

Statistics:

  • The PDP failed to win a single National Assembly seat in Edo State in the 2023 General Elections.
  • The party trailed behind APC and Labour in the presidential contest in Edo State.
  • The Labour party took the Edo South Senate seat, which was previously held by the PDP.
  • The APC won the Edo Central Senate seat, while Labour won the Edo South Senate seat.
  • The Legacy PDP meetings in the state attracted hundreds of people, including former government appointees and elected officials.

Sources:

  • "Edo PDP's Downfall: A Reversal of Fortune in the State" (no date mentioned)
  • "Hon. Hilary Otsu, secretary of the Edo PDP" (no date mentioned)

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