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Julius Abure, national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), says the party has all it takes to win the Edo state governorship election.

The governorship election in Edo is billed to be held on September 21.

Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Abure said parties that ruled the state in the past produced poor leaders, adding that this is the time for the LP to correct the situation.

The LP chairman also promised a level playing field for all the aspirants, noting that the party would conduct a credible primary election.

“We need to make it categorically clear that LP has what it takes to win Edo; I have spent 20 years in this party and I  have tried to change the status of the party to a major opposition party from a small party,” NAN quoted Abure as saying.

“We have the opportunity to produce the next governor of Edo state. I am also from Edo, so we will work to produce a credible leader for the state.

“Therefore, having this opportunity of leading this party at this time, we cannot compromise the integrity of the party. I can’t short-change the party, I will remain a worthy credible leader of the party.

“I am assuring the LP that we will conduct credible party primaries with transparency and integrity in Edo. This is very necessary because where a party lacks internal democracy, the best candidate can never emerge.”