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Winner Emerges in APC Governorship Primary in Imo State
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Winner Emerges in APC Governorship Primary in Imo State

by  Segun Adeyemi 2 min read
  • The Imo state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has chosen Governor Hope Uzodimma as its preferred gubernatorial candidate
  • The party declared the incumbent governor winner after a primary election where he polled 63,618 votes
  • Governor Uzodimma, in his acceptance speech, promised to uphold his oaths and defend the people of Imo State if re-elected

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Imo, Owerri - The Imo state of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has declared Governor Hope Uzodimma, the party's primary election winner, ahead of the crucial gubernatorial polls.

Channels TV reported that Governor Uzodimma was declared the winner on Friday, April 14, by the chairman of Imo State Governorship Primary Election Committee, Rear Admiral William Kayoda (rtd).

Hope Uzodimma
Governor Uzodimma polled 63,618 votes to emerge the winner of the APC governorship primary in Imo State. Photo: Governor Hope Uzodimma
Source: Facebook

The primary election was staged at the Ndubuisi Kanu Square in Owerri, the state capital, where the incumbent governor polled a staggering 63,618 votes to emerge victorious in the direct primaries.

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Meanwhile, Governor Uzodimma, while expressing his gratitude to his supporters, reiterated his commitment to combatting insecurity, Vanguard reported.

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He stated that his administration would continue to pioneer good governance for the greater good of Imo citizens and residents if re-elected for a second term in office.

The Imo state governorship election is slated for Saturday, November 11, as one of the off-cycle polls that will be conducted alongside the Kogi and Bayelsa state gubernatorial elections.

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Similarly, the Imo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party's gubernatorial candidate.

Senator Anyanwu will go toe-to-toe with Governor Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

The Imo state gubernatorial election is an off-cycle poll that is slated for Saturday, November 11.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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