Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi has won the ticket of All Progressive Congress(APC) for Ebonyi South Senatorial zone.
He defeated his younger brother, Austine Umahi and three other challengers to clinch the ticket for the party for the 2023 general election.
In the election which held at the Afikpo North local government headquarters, the governor polled 250 votes.
The Governor’s younger brother, Austin’s Umahi polled 10 votes to place a distant second.
Mrs Ann Agom Eze who is challenging the election in court scored zero votes.
Mrs Chukwu Elizabeth Nwakaego scored three votes while Mrs Ibam Margaret scored five votes.
The result was declared by the Chairman of the committee, Professor Emmanuel Kehinde.
Umahi commended the aspirants and delegates for their active participation in the election.
This is the third time the primary election for the constituency will take place following an order of the Federal High Court which voided the second election and order for a fresh elections. Continue Reading
