How Osunbor lost PDP primary

By Our Reporter 

Osunbor

Prof Oserheimen Osunbor lost last Saturday’s  governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because of his disagreement with party chieftain Chief Tony Anenih, sources said yesterday.

Osunbor had 22 votes, coming last out of the five aspirants who contested for the governorship ticket.

Other aspirants were Maj-Gen Charles Airhiavbere, Matthew Iduoriyikemwen, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere and Kenneth Imasuangbon.

In 2007, Osunbor defeated Ihonvbere at the PDP primary and was announced winner of the governorship election.

 He was ousted by a Court of Appeal judgment that declared Adams Oshiomhole of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) winner.

A source said Osunbor in his bid to prepare for a second term wanted to build his structures within the PDP.

 This led to a clash between him and Anenih.

The source said  Anenih used last Saturday’s primary to pay back  Osunbor and show him that he had no political clout.

In Edo Central where both Osunbor and Anenih hail from, Osunbor lost woefully as he had only five votes from the five local governments in the district.

SOURCE: The Nation, 26 February 2012. http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/