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Massive Turnout Rocks APC Primaries Across Otukpo/Ohimini as Hon. Lilian Elakeche Adoyi Gains Widespread Support

There was unprecedented voter turnout across the 23 wards of Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency during the APC primaries as party members trooped out in large numbers to participate in what many described as a defining political moment for the constituency.

From Adoka-Icho, Otobi, Entekpa, Ugboju, and Otukpo Town wards in Otukpo Local Government to Onyagede, Oglewu, Ochobo, Idekpa, Awume, and Agadagba wards in Ohimini, the atmosphere reflected a strong desire for change, inclusion, and a new direction in representation.

Political observers say the unusually high turnout was largely driven by growing dissatisfaction over what many grassroots members described as years of ineffective representation, lack of visible constituency impact, and the increasing demand for power balance within the federal constituency.
For many voters, the primaries became more than just a political exercise. It became an opportunity to send a message that the time had come for Ohimini to produce the next representative after years of dominance by the Otukpo axis.
Across several polling areas, chants of “It is Ohimini’s turn” echoed repeatedly as supporters of Hon. Lilian Elakeche Adoyi celebrated what they called a movement for equity, fairness, and effective representation.

Speaking during a vox pop session after casting his vote in Oglewu, an elderly party member said:

“We have supported others for many years. This time, we want someone who understands the people and will remember the grassroots after elections. Hon. Lilian has shown kindness and leadership even before politics.”

A youth leader in Otukpo Town also explained his decision:
“This is not about division. It is about performance and fairness. We cannot continue doing the same thing and expect different results. We need fresh energy and real representation.”

Another female APC member from Onyagede said:
“We voted for Lilian because she is accessible, compassionate, and she carries people along. Women and youths believe in her because she has helped people with her personal resources long before contesting.”

Party faithful across the constituency also pointed to what they described as weak constituency presence over the years, insisting that many federal projects approved for communities within Otukpo/Ohimini either remained abandoned, unexecuted, or never reached the people at all.

Many supporters argued that while other federal constituencies across Benue South continued to witness visible empowerment programmes, scholarship opportunities, infrastructure interventions, and grassroots engagement, Otukpo/Ohimini could not boldly point to commensurate representation despite nearly eight years in office.

The primaries also revealed a growing political sentiment that the continuous retention of major political offices within one axis of the constituency was no longer sustainable if unity and inclusion must be preserved.
Supporters of Hon. Lilian Elakeche Adoyi have now expressed hope that the APC leadership will respect the clear will and mood of party members as demonstrated during the primaries.

According to several stakeholders, respecting the outcome and aspirations of the grassroots would further strengthen the party ahead of the general elections and help consolidate support for all APC candidates from the governorship to the senate and ultimately the presidential election.

As celebrations continued across parts of Ohimini and Otukpo late into the evening, many supporters described the development as the beginning of a new political chapter for the constituency.

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#EquityAndFairness
#ItsOhiminisTurn

Primaries, oh!

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I weep for Nigeria. Otukpo and Ohimini are being ravaged by the Fulani and yet the people are lining up to vote for a woman on running for the ticket of that party.
They will get what they are voting for.

They came for the money and funny enuf, majority of them won't see shi shi...

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Flangelo12:
Primaries, oh!

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And some deluded souls like ofunaofu, givedemwotowoto, iwaeda think apc will loose election next year .

Massive turn out for APC primary and that is factional ADC national chairman LGA

This is commendable of APC. I think dis new electoral law by Tinubu will help to bring sanity to our politicians.

benardtotti:
And some deluded souls like ofunaofu, givedemwotowoto, iwaeda think apc will loose election next year .

Massive turnout no be small

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Dogalmighty17:
I weep for Nigeria. Otukpo and Ohimini are being ravaged by the Fulani and yet the people are lining up to vote for a woman on running for the ticket of that party.
They will get what they are voting for.

Rather weep for yourself, you see that right there is the political reality on ground...... not the online noise you people always make as if its only you and your kinsmen that will vote

Wait for Ndigbo Democratic Congress primaries and see wonders