A faction of the All Progressive Congress (APC), in Edo State has adopted Osagie Ize-iyamu, as its governorship candidate.
Mr Ize-iyamu reportedly emerged the consensus candidate of the faction Tuesday night in Abuja, reports The Nation Newspapers.
He is to face the incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is interested in a second term in office, for the direct primary of the party slated for June 22.
Mr Ize-iyamu is loyal to the national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, who has political battle with Mr Obaseki.
The governor has kicked against the direct primary which the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party adopted to choose its candidate.
