Both had attended a church service in Onitsha, where cheers from the congregation later turned out to be what could be described as a test of popularity for both candidates.
The Onitsha prison was the first place of call for Senator Ngige, whose arrival was greeted with loud cheers from inmates. On his part, Governor Obi had arrived earlier for the mass to celebrate the 60th birthday anniversary of source http://reportjoint.com/ngige-obiano-engage-in-popularity-contest/