The Labour party candidate, Barrister Olumide Akpata, in the September 21st governorship election, has dropped his former running mate from Owan Axis, Mrs Alufokhai Oluyinka, and picked a fellow lawyer from Etsako West Prince Kadiri Yussufu Asamah SAN as his running mate.
Prince Kadiri Yussuf Asamah (SAN) has been nominated to replace Mrs Alufokhai Oluyinka Faith from the Owan axis of Edo north, who was temporarily named as the running mate to beat the INEC deadline apparently to re-strategise, putting in mind the political calculations.
Prince Asamah is from the Auchi royal family and holds the distinguished record of being the first member of the royal family to be honoured with the prestigious SAN title.
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The electoral law allows for the replacement of any candidate from any political party during the placement period.
Prince Asamah hails from Auchi’s choice as the deputy governorship candidate of his party, which has made him the second person from Auchi to receive such a nomination.
The first was Engr Saliu Ahmed, the deputy governorship candidate to Emmanuel Arigbeosula of the All Nigerian Peoples Party, ANPP.
The Edo LP leaders and their gubernatorial candidate may have re-evaluated their political strategy and decided to make some minor adjustments to change the political landscape while also giving the party a solid footing in the Edo North district, where the APC holds significant influence.
It is worth noting that Bar. Asamah has an impressive track record. Prior to his nomination, he served as a partner and head of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group at the law firm of Jackson, Etti & Edu.
However, his extensive experience and expertise in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and regulatory compliance may have made him the choice for the Labour Party.
The nomination of Bar. Asamah as the LP running mate to Bar. Akpata has caused a mix of excitement and concern within the Auchi political circles.
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