July 21 By‑Election: Edo PDP Confirms Aspirants for Senate and House of Representatives
Prior to the National Assembly by-elections for the Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency on August 16, 2025, the Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vetted and approved candidates for its July 21st, 2025 party primary.
Three candidates have been certified for the Edo Central Senate ticket: Joe Okojie, Friday Itulah, and John Yakubu.
Johnny Ikponmwosa Aikpitanyi was the only candidate to be vetted and approved as the party’s sole candidate for the Ovia Federal Constituency seat.
However, Festus Edogun was not given permission by the party to run for the Edo Central Senatorial District ticket.
A five-person panel chosen by the PDP National Working Committee screened the candidates on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in the state party secretariat, which is situated at No. 20 Aiguobasimwin Street, GRA, Benin City.
Prof. Okumoko Tubo Pearce serves as the committee’s chair, and Arc. Chinomso Odoemelan serves as its secretary. David Omare, Evelyn Promise, and Inemo Dede are among the other members.
The aspirants were given their certificates of clearance by committee members at the Edo PDP Secretariat on Friday, July 18, 2025.
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Johnny Ikponmwosa Aikpitanyi, who received his clearance certificate, spoke on behalf of other candidates and praised committee members for their professionalism, dedication, and fairness in carrying out their responsibilities.
He said, “I want to express my profound gratitude to the members of the Screening Committee for their diligence, professionalism, and fairness in carrying out their responsibilities. Now that we have this clearance, we may begin the task at hand. I’m ready to represent the PDP in Ovia, and with the resounding help of our citizens, we’ll win and make sure that our constituents receive high-caliber, meaningful representation.
“I am sure I will win,” he reiterated. Together, with my people’s help, we shall restore Ovia’s glory and make it even more radiant. We will prioritize community development and making Ovia the envy of everyone.
