Political news: Low turnout at Edo LG polls, youths play football

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: July 11, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Political news: Low turnout at Edo LG polls, youths play football

The Edo State local government election saw low voter turnout, with youths playing football instead of voting and traders shunning the exercise. In other news, the PDP Taraba assistant secretary resigned to join APC after Kefas's appointment. The Labour Party unveiled Hajja Bintu Konto as its vice presidential candidate for 2027. A court in Gombe reserved judgment in a suit challenging Pantami's PDP governorship candidacy.

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