Chief Eric Eze has emerged winner of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, primary election for Orumba North and South Federal Constituency.
In a keenly contested election held at the Women Development Centre Awka, Chief Eze polled thirty-six out of one hundred and eight votes cast by delegates to defeat three other aspirants.
The exercise, which started with accreditation, had delegates vote, after which counting commenced, followed by declaration of result.
Declaring the result, the Returning Officer, Barrister Maxwell Chineme, commended the delegates and aspirants for the manner in which they conducted themselves during the exercise, which he described as peaceful and transparent
Speaking to journalists shortly after he was declared winner Chief Eze who was visibly excited, dedicated his victory to God and the people of Orumba North and South Federal Constituency.
He described the exercise as credible, free and fair, and commended the leadership of APGA under Chief Victor Oye; for bringing sanity to the party, and Governor Chukwuma Soludo; for his sterling leadership qualities in the State.
Chief Eze expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity to fly its flag, and the delegates; for believing in his ability, assuring them of quality representation, even as he extended olive branch to other aspirants, whom he described as great allies, urging them to support and unite with him to ensure APGA’s victory in the 2023 general elections.
Some of the stakeholders, including Honourable Promise Ike and Campaign Director General to Chief Eze, Honourable Jude Umunnakwe, congratulated him on his victory, and assured him of their support.
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