Edo 2024: Apostle Suleiman’s Disciple, Pastor Azehme Azena, Secures NNPP Gubernatorial Candidacy

Edo 2024: Apostle Suleiman’s Disciple, Pastor Azehme Azena, Secures NNPP Gubernatorial Candidacy

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has declared Pastor Azehme Azena, the Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministry, as its elected Governorship Candidate following the primary election held at Ugbor, GRA, Benin City, Edo state……..CONTINUE READING

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Having previously been a governorship aspirant in the Labour Party, Pastor Azena defected to the NNPP and secured 211 votes out of the 351 cast, emerging as the Party’s Flagbearer. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Senator Suleiman Abdulrahman, announced the results, with Peter Okigwaele securing 100 votes, Rev Sabastine Iyare with 25 votes, and Balogun Alime earning 17 votes. Two votes were invalid, and one vote was void.

Senator Abdulrahman called on other aspirants to rally behind Pastor Azena, emphasizing the importance of unity within the party for success in the upcoming September 21st election.

Expressing gratitude, Pastor Azena thanked the NNPP for the opportunity to contest and win the primary election. He emphasized the need for unity within the party, stating that there are no winners or losers among the aspirants. Pastor Azena pledged to initiate reconciliation with other contestants to foster unity and strengthen the party’s position for the upcoming gubernatorial elections.

Looking ahead, Pastor Azena highlighted his commitment to uniting the party and addressing any grievances that may have arisen during the primary process. He acknowledged the challenges posed by external opponents and stressed the importance of a united front to secure victory in the September 21st, 2024 elections.

In other news, recent updates include the release of Alexei Navalny’s body to his mother, the assertion by Philip Shaibu that the PDP cannot win without him in Edo 2024, and the condemnation of Manchester United to a 1-2 defeat by Bassey and Iwobi.

Additionally, Borno has introduced a tax relief mechanism to ease doing business amid prevailing economic hardships. The Edo primary saw Okpebholo receiving the Certificate of Return, while Idahosa expressed dissent.

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