In a recent interview with Channels Television, analyst Babajide Ogunsanwo discussed the implications of the Edo governorship election, which altered the political landscape in the state. Regarding the anomalies of the election’s outcome, Ogunsanwo remarked, “There are those who will look at this result and say it signals the end times.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Monday Okpebholo was the first in Edo history to be declared victorious with a majority of votes in just one of the three voting zones—Edo North. In the meantime, Edo South and Edo Central were won by Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The analyst speculated that this outcome may be a precursor to more systemic political shifts in Edo; some see it as a worrying indication, while others saw it as proof that “nothing is impossible.”
The responses to this election outcome may provide a glimpse into what’s to come in Edo in the ever-changing political scene. Some will see this outcome and assume the end of the world is near. When they see it, some will think it’s impossible. The people of Edo have never before only won one of the three zones in the city’s elections, according to the official results.
The PDP candidate was proclaimed the winner after receiving the majority of votes in Edo North, Edo Central, and Edo South. Since no governor has ever been declared victorious after winning just one zone in Edo’s history, this is a first. Therefore, while some see the end times sign, others in the APC believe that nothing is impossible.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
