In what turned out to be a keenly contested
governorship primaries in Kogi APC, Prince
Abubakar Audu has defeated other contestants
.
Declaring the results in the early hours of
Sunday, the Chief Returning Officer for the
primaries, Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State
announced that Prince Abubakar Audu polled
the highest number of votes to defeat his closest
rival, Alh. Yahaya Bello.
The Governor appealed to other contestants in
the race to accept the result, saying the
Electoral Panel did all within its powers to
ensure a free and fair primary election.
“What we have seen here today is a reflection of
the change we represent. We have ensured the
conduct of a free and fair primary election
which has reflected the true wishes of our party
in the state. I urge you all to embrace the
outcome and work for the success of our party
in the next governorship election “, he said.
Also speaking after the primaries, one of the
aspirants, Dr. Hameed Yaqeen hailed the
process as free, fair and transparent.
Factors that shaped the election
Prior to the primaries, many believe that the
contest will be tight. But the stepping down of
one of the frontrunners, Barr. Tunde Irukera
changed the contest.
It was said that an alliance was formed
between the main forces in the election.
Sanusi Abubakar Gamji, billionaire
businessman became a forerunner with the
alleged support of the three Senators in the
state.
However, the forces working for the emergence of
Prince Audu changed the game with last
minute horse trading.
The result of he All Progressives Congress
Governorship primaries as announced by the
Returning officer, Governor El-Rufai of Kaduna
State.
Ocholi – 90
Obadofin – 15
Zakari Jiya – 0
Olumoroti – 56
Meyanga – 2
Idrissima – 5
Baba Ali – 28
Yakubu Mohd – 0
Abatemi – 400
Atawodi – 183
Sule Eje Abutu – 2
Clarence Olafemi – 7
Alex Kadir – 1
Onukaba – 1
Elephant – 11
Sani Shaibu – 1
Sanusi Abubakar – 309
Ugbane – 8
Prince Abubakar Audu -1109
yahaya bello-703


Source: Vangard Nigeria limited Lagos

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