Nigeria, June 5 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its intention to subject personal records submitted by its aspirants for the Edo governorship election to public verification.

Six aspirants have so far submitted the party's expression of interest and nomination forms sold for N22.5 million each.

A statement issued by the party's spokesperson, Lanre Issa-Onilu, on Friday identified the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki; a former chief of staff and secretary to the Edo state government, Osagie Ize-Iyamu; a former Minister for Works, Chris Ogiemwonyi; a former deputy governor, Pius Odubu; Matthew Iduoriyekemwe and Osaro Obaze, as the aspirants.

The party says seeks to ensure "due diligence and transparency in the screening exe...