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Imo State Governorship Primary Election: Labour Party’s Athan Wins
Imo State Governorship primary election: Labour Party’s Athan wins
The Imo State Labour Party governorship primary election was won by Senator Athan Achonu, a former senator who represented Imo North.
In order to defeat fifteen other contenders and win, Achonu received 134 votes.
NewsReport gathered that declaring the result on Saturday, the Chairman of the Imo State Labour Party Governorship Primary Election Panel and Abia Governor-elect, Dr. Alex Otti, said Senator Achonu scored 134 votes, followed by Major General Lincoln Jack Ogunewe (retd), who scored 125 votes.
According to the Panel Chairman, “I wish to announce that the election was transparent, free, and fair.”
“I hereby return Athan Achonu as the LP candidate.”
Other scores included: Ndidi Amike (1), AIG Ugommuo (1), Maduka Basil (3), Nwagwu Kelechi (9), Martin Agbaso (13), Cpt. Mbamara (5).
Addressing his supporters shortly after the announcement, Achonu thanked the party’s stakeholders for his victory.
He also appreciated the efforts of the delegates and promised to bring meaningful development to the state.
