2023: Former SSG Emerges APGA Guber Candidate in Ebonyi
Prof. Benard Odoh, a former Secretary to Ebonyi State Government, has emerged governorship candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that Odoh emerged the governorship candidate unopposed at the party’s primary election held on Sunday in Abakaliki.
Mr. Sampson Olalere, Chairman, Electoral Committee of the governorship primary, said that a total of 513 delegates were accredited for the election .
Olalere noted that Odoh, who stood as sole gubernatorial aspirant , polled 513 votes to emerge winner.
He described the conduct of the exercise as credible and acceptable, adding APGA was capable of winning the governorship seat in the state
“Let me announce to you that Prof. Benard Odoh, the sole aspirant of the party, having scored a total of 513 votes is the winner and the flag-bearer in the state.
“The election was done in line with the provisions of the electoral law and guidelines released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well as party’s constitution.
“The conduct was peaceful, you know, APGA does not carry cutlass or gun ,and there was no rancor”, he said.
In his speech, Odoh noted that he was capable of leading the people of Ebonyi to their promise land.
He described APGA as regional party and called for the need to strengthen the South-East political economy.
“APGA is our party and stands the chance of moving not only Ebonyi but the entire south-east and Nigeria at large.
“In Ebonyi, APGA has come to stay and shall win come 2023 . I thank all members of the party for standing strong with me and the electoral committee,” Odo said.
Also speaking, State Chairman of the party, Mr. Ricky Okorouka, commended the electoral committee for the peaceful conduct of the primary election.
NAN reports the party also elected Sen. Emmanuel Onwe as senatorial candidate of Ebonyi Central; Mr Chibueze Nwadimbe, senatorial candidate for Ebonyi North, and Mrs. Blessing Egbedi, Ebonyi South.
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