The incumbent senator is up against Oshiomhole who is flying the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Igbadumhe worked with Oshiomhole for years. In a chat with LEADERSHIP, Igbadumhe identified the achievements of Alimhikhena and the influence of the Edo State deputy governor, Philip Shaibu as strong factors for Oshiomhole to contend with.
While noting that former All Progressives Congress, (APC) national chairman endeared himself to the people of Edo North with massive infrastructural projects when he served as governor, Igbadumhe noted that Oshiomhole’s political fortune took a hit when he backed Osagie Ize Iyamu of the APC in the governorship election against incumbent governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.
“What Senator Francis Alimhikhena has done for his people since winning election into the Senate has been wonderful.”
empowered businesses that are now thriving across the Senatorial district. Unlike Oshiomhole, the Senator is humble to a fault. He gets along with people and he is seen as a loyal and committed leader.