The Southeast Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress has commended party leaders, elected officials, and members across the region for what it described as the peaceful and transparent conduct of the National Assembly primary elections. Speaking on behalf of the executive committee in Owerri on Tuesday, the party's National Vice-Chairman for the Southeast, Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu, said the cooperation among stakeholders ensured a hitch-free exercise across the five states in the zone.
Uzodimma Congratulated
Arodiogbu also congratulated Hope Uzodimma on his victory in the senatorial primary election and praised the Imo State governor for providing leadership and support during the exercise. According to him, Uzodimma's guidance contributed to the successful conduct of the National Assembly primaries across the Southeast.
Confidence in Aspirants
He further congratulated all elected House of Representatives and senatorial aspirants, expressing confidence in their chances at the forthcoming general elections. Arodiogbu disclosed that reports submitted by the electoral committee and election monitors appointed by the party's National Working Committee confirmed the emergence of several candidates in the senatorial primaries across the region.
List of Winners
- Abia State: Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North), Hon. Emeka Atuma (Abia Central), Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr (Abia South)
- Ebonyi State: Barr. Onyekachi Nwebonyi (Ebonyi North), Engr. Ken Eze (Ebonyi Central), Prof. Anthony Okorie Ani (Ebonyi South)
- Imo State: Hope Uzodimma (Imo West), Sen. Ndubueze Patrick (Imo North), Sen. Alex Mbata (Imo East)
- Enugu State: Sen. Osita Ngwu (Enugu West), Sen. Kelvin Chukwu (Enugu East), Chief Ikeje Asogwa (Enugu North)
- Anambra State: Hon. Chibuogu Oraelusi (Anambra South), Dr Kene Chiedu Ngozi Benedicta (Anambra Central), Engr. Nelson Onubuogu (Anambra North)
Party sources described the outcome of the primaries as a reflection of unity and internal coordination within the APC in the Southeast.
