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2027 NASS Poll: Women comprise 12% of candidates in Edo

The youngest candidate is 33-year-old Shedrach Udugbai of the ADC, contesting in Owan East/West, while the oldest is 75-year-old former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole of the APC, who is re-co

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2027 NASS Poll: Women comprise 12% of candidates in Edo
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The youngest candidate is 33-year-old Shedrach Udugbai of the ADC, contesting in Owan East/West, while the oldest is 75-year-old former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole of the APC, who is re-contesting for the Edo North Senatorial seat. The post 2027 NASS Poll: Women comprise 12% of candidates in Edo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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