Oduah secures APGA senatorial ticket in Anambra North
The All Progressives Grand Alliance has declared former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, winner of the party’s senatorial primary election for Anambra North.
The party said Oduah emerged victorious after polling 22,076 votes across the seven local government areas in the district during the primary held on May 23.
In a statement issued on Monday, APGA National Publicity Secretary, Ejimofor Opara, said the exercise was conducted peacefully across the 99 wards in the senatorial district, with results announced at ward level.
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The party also dismissed figures being circulated by some aspirants, describing them as inaccurate and not recognised by the party’s collation process.
According to APGA, all results used in declaring the winner were submitted and verified by officially appointed collation officers from the seven local government areas.
The party maintained that no result was altered during the collation process and advised aggrieved aspirants to use its internal dispute resolution channels.
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Oduah defeated other contenders in the race, including Primus Odili, Dr Alex Obiogbolu and Sir John.
The former senator recorded her highest votes in Ogbaru Local Government Area, where she polled 10,119 votes.
APGA congratulated Oduah on her victory and commended party members in Anambra North for conducting themselves peacefully during the primary election.