Ahead the National Assembly bye election, schedule for Aug 16 2025 ; the Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party {PDP} on July 21, 2025 approve Ovia Federal Constituency aspirants for party primaries
A statement made by Chris Nehikhare the Publicity Secretary of the state caretaker committee, on Sunday, clarify that the following persons has been cleared for the Edo Central Senatorial ticket. this include John Yakubu, Friday Itulah, and Joe Okojie.
Nehikhare added that the Ovia Federal Constituency seat, only one aspirant, Johnny Aikpitanyi, was cleared as the party’s sole candidate.
The party also stated that Festus Edogun was not cleared by the party, so he will not contest for the Edo Central Senatorial District ticket.
Recall that Festus Edogun was asked to bring the proof of purchase of the form to the appeal committee after he purchase the from PDP headquarters in Abuja.
The aspirants were screened on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the state party secretariat in Benin by a five-man panel appointed by the PDP National Working Committee.
The committee is chaired by Prof. Okumoko Tubo Pearce, with Chinomso Odoemelan as secretary.
Other members include Inemo Dede, Evelyn Promise, and David Omare.
Members of the committee presented the certificates of clearance to the aspirants on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Edo PDP Secretariat.
Speaking on behalf of other aspirants, Aikpitanyi, after receiving his clearance certificate, commended members of the committee for their professionalism, diligence and fairness in the discharge of their duties.
He noted, “I want to sincerely thank members of the screening committee for their professionalism, fairness, and diligence in discharging their duties. With this clearance, we are set for the task ahead.
“I’m fully prepared to carry the PDP flag in Ovia, and with the overwhelming support of our people, we will secure victory and ensure the delivery of quality, purposeful representation to our constituents.
“I am confident of winning. Together, with the support of my people, we will make Ovia shine again, and shine even brighter.
“We will focus on grassroots development and Ovia the envy of all.”
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