The former Governor of Ebonyi, Senator Dr, Sam Egwu has picked the senatorial ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Ebonyi North senatorial zone.

Egwu who governed the state from 1999-2007 and gunning for a third term at the senate, won the party's primary for the zone held at its secretariat, Abakaliki.

The former Minister of Education won the whole 163 votes of accredited voters for the exercise.

He thus defeated Messrs Ojemba Mbam and Emeka Otozi to win the ticket.

Egwu in his remarks, expressed satisfaction with the exercise, describing it as "transparent".

"I thank the national and state working committees of the party, the security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring a smooth exercise.

"I also appreciate the delegates and other stakeholders for ensuring my success at the poll.

"I commend my opponents for their credible conduct and urge them to believe that whoever fails to win presently can do so in the future.

The exercise was conducted by the party's state Legal Adviser, Mr Mudi Erhenede.

Ebony under these man was nothing to write home about