A former gubernatorial aspirant under the Labour Party (LP), Prince Tom Iseghohi, has secured the nomination of the Action Alliance (AA) in the 2024 Edo state governorship race.
Iseghohi, formerly the Managing Director at Transnational Corp of Nigeria, recently withdrew from the LP gubernatorial primaries, citing concerns over transparency, News About Nigeria reports.
The seasoned politician was declared winner in the party’s substitution governorship primary election held in Benin on Saturday, garnering over 90% of the votes.
His closest competitor, Chief Tony Omoba Ogie (D’King Mayor), a former gubernatorial aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), withdrew during the primary to support Iseghohi.
Ogie cited Iseghohi’s agenda and the party’s prospects under his leadership as reasons for his support.
Following Iseghohi’s victory, Chief Kenneth Udeze, the National Chairman of AA, commended him for elevating the party from one of the smallest to the fourth largest and fastest-growing party in Edo State within four weeks.
In his acceptance speech, Iseghohi pledged not to let down the people of Edo if elected, expressing confidence in winning the September election.
He assured party supporters that his administration would implement policies and initiatives aimed at bringing comfort and happiness to the people of the state.
He said, “Today, I stand here not as an individual, but as a representative of a movement—a movement rooted in the belief that together, we can overcome any challenge and achieve greatness. Our contract with you, the brave people of Edo, members of the globally revered Benin Empire is not merely a document but a solemn commitment—a commitment to peace, unity and prosperity for every citizen.
“Our contract outlines a bold vision for Edo State—a vision where security of lives and property is paramount, where justice and equity prevail, and where the rule of law is sacrosanct. It envisions a state united by a common purpose, guided by a shared set of values and propelled by a culture of impact-driven success.
“Furthermore, our contract is a blueprint for prosperity—an economic roadmap that prioritises capital formation, revenue acceleration, and massive expenditure in critical sectors. It promises social prosperity through clarity of identity, job creation, civic education, and human capacity development. And it envisions political prosperity through decentralised governance, democratic reforms, and the empowerment of the people.”
The gubernatorial election is scheduled for September 21.
