Olumide Akpata, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has emerged as the gubernatorial candidate of Labour Party for the September 21, 2024 governorship election.
Akpata polled 316 votes to defeat other aspirants during the party’s primary election in Benin City, the state capital, on Friday.
Aspirants such as Barr. Kenneth Imansuangbon scored seven votes, Professor Sunday Eromosele. seven votes, while Sergius Ogun got four votes.
The Chief returning officer of the election and Deputy Governor of Abia state, Engr. Emechulu Ikecbukwu, said the party represents truth, hard work and transparency.