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Olumide Akpata, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has purchased his expression of interest and nomination forms for the governorship primary election of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo state.

Akpata announced the development in a post on his X page on Friday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled September 21 for the conduct of the Edo governorship election.

“Hello everyone! It’s been a while, but the wait is over. Today, I’m breaking my social media hiatus with a special announcement. I’ve officially picked up my expression of interest and nomination form at the Labour Party headquarters in Abuja,” Akpata said.

“This marks the beginning of my journey to serve Edo state as Governor. Join me in this exciting chapter. Your involvement and support is crucial — let’s do this together!”

The former NBA president also called on delegates and members of the LP to support his quest to become flagbearer of the party in the Edo governorship election.

“The die is cast. As we say, game on. I want to call on our party members in Edo state to actively participate in the primaries that will see to the election of the party flagbearer,” Akpata said.

“Of course, I ask them not just to participate but also support and nominate me as flagbearer of our great Labour Party in the upcoming Edo gubernatorial election scheduled for the 21st of September 2024.”