The All Progressives Congress (APC) has come out to say
that the primary election conducted by the Senator Surajudeen
Basiru-chaired Committee for the Imo North Senatorial District
By-Election is the recognised exercise.
The APC, in a statement, signed by Deputy National Publicity
Secretary, Yekini Nabena, on Thursday, explained that the
Basiru-chaired committee is the duly appointed panel by the party’s
Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee chaired by
Governor Mai Mala Buni.
The statement maintained that only outcomes from the
Basiru-chaired committee is tenable and will be accepted by the
party.
Meanwhile, the committee conducted the primary election today
with Frank Ibezim emerging winner with 13,637 votes.
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APC Primary By-Elections
A total of 11 aspirants were cleared, including Ifeanyi Ararume,
Achonu Nneji, Mathew Omegara, Chijioke Uchendu.
Other aspirants include; Frank Ibezim, Chidinma Uwajumogu,
Uchenna Ubah, Okoro Joachim, Nwachukwu Uchenna, Onuoha Chijioke and
Ihim Iheanacho.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), will
conduct concurrent legislative by-elections on October 31 to fill
various legislative seats left vacant.
The primary election conducted is to enable the party to pick
its candidate after the death of the Senator who represented the
district, Ben Uwajumogu on December 18, 2019.