Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has emerged as the winner of the party`s direct primary conducted on Monday.
Governor Hope Uzodinma, Chairman of the Edo State APC Primary Election Committee declared Ize-Iyamu winner of the election after collating the results turned in by the returning officers in the 18 local government areas of the state.
According to Gov Uzodima, Mr polled 27,838 votes, while his closest rival, Dr. Pius Odubu scored 3,776, while Mr. Osaro Obaze polled 2,751 votes.
With the result, Ize-Iyamu will face other contenders in the September 19 governorship election in the state.
