Dennis Idahosa has been picked as the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the September 21 Edo Governorship election.
Also, the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Bashiru would present the party’s flag bearer and his running mate Senator Monday Okpebholo, and Idahosa to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Villa on Monday.
Idahosa replaces Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama who was announced by the governorship candidate last week as his running mate.
Idahosa who is House of Representatives, emerged on Sunday night after a prolonged meeting by stakeholders from Edo, the party leadership and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
The party’s flag bearer, Senator Monday Okpebholo, former Edo Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomole and Hon. Idahosa all attended the meeting.
Idahosa lost the ticket to Okpebholo following the controversies that greeted the party’s shadow election of February 1 later concluded on February 21.