Nigeria’s ruling party, The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that former Edo governor, Adams Oshiomhole, as emerged the new national chairman of the party, unopposed.
Mr Oshiomhole was returned unopposed after a voice affirmation by party members. The party said 18 positions were unopposed, and all were affirmed on Saturday. The announcement was made by the chairman of the 2018 convention committee and governor of Jigawa State, Mohammed Badaru.
Mr. Oshiomole is to replace the outgoing chairman of the party, John Oyegun, who also hails from Edo State. Mr. Oyegun, alongside Oserhermen Osunbor, Clement Ebri, and Ibrahim Emokpaire, were initially in the race but eventually stepped down for Mr. Oshiomole. In his speech Saturday, Mr Oyegun wished Mr Oshiomhole well as he takes over the reins of the party’s leadership.
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