List of Political Parties Contesting For 2024 Edo Governorship Election

Based on the information available up to September 11, 2024, here is a list of political parties contesting the Edo State Governorship Election:

1. Action Alliance (AA) – Uwaifo Osaro as the governorship candidate.
2. Social Democratic Party (SDP) – Aner Abdullai Aliu.
3. New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) – Azena Azemhe Friday.
4. All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) – Osifo Isiah.
5. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Asue Ighodalo.
6. Boot Party (BP) – Osirame Edeipo.
7. Accord Party (AP) – Iyere Kennedy.
8. African Action Congress (AAC) – Chief John Obayuwana.
9. All Progressives Congress (APC) – Monday Okpebholo
10. Labour Party (LP) – Olumide Akpata is confirmed as their candidate through campaign announcements.

However, the exact number of parties listed here exceeds 15 due to additional information from X posts and the initial list provided by INEC. This discrepancy could be due to various reasons, including last-minute changes, or the initial query might have been based on an earlier or incomplete list. Here’s an attempt to reconcile:

• If we strictly go by the initial mention of 17 parties by INEC, and considering the names provided, we might exclude some minor parties or those not explicitly named in the final lists or posts for clarity:
• All Peoples Party (APP) – Areleogbe Osalumese (though mentioned in one source, not in the final list context).
• Action Democratic Party (ADP) – Akhime Afere (same as above).
• Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) – Key Ndidi (same as above).

This approach might align closer to the 15 parties figure, but remember, the actual number participating could still be 17 or more as per INEC’s final list.

Please note, this list is based on the information provided and might not reflect any last-minute changes or additional parties that might have been registered or announced after the last update. Always refer to the most current and official INEC publications for the definitive list.