Anambra Guber Election - Gov Obiano Emerges APGA Candidate, Retains Dr Nkem Okeke as His Running Mate

In a landslide victory, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State today won the The All Progressives Grand Alliance [APGA] Primary Election for the forthcoming Gubernatorial Election in the State slated for November 18, 2017.

The governor being the only contestant in APGA won the party's gubernatorial ticket with 1, 070 'Yes' Votes against 11 'No' Votes and 11 Invalid votes at the party primary held at Prof Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka.

BREAKDOWN OF THE RESULTS

RESULTS FROM LGs in ANAMBRA STATE

Aguata: Total Vote - 65; YES vote - 64; NO vote - 0; Invalid - 0

Anambra West: Total Vote cast - 34; YES vote - 34; NO vote - 0; Invalid - 0

Anaocha: Total Vote cast - 64; YES vote - 64; NO vote - 0; Invalid - 0

Awka North: Total Vote - 46; YES vote - 46; NO vote - 0; Invalid - 0

Awka South: Total Vote - 67; YES vote - 67; NO vote - 0; Invalid - 0

Ayamelum: Total Vote - 40; YES vote - 39; NO vote - 0; Invalid - 1

Dunukofia: Total Vote - 46; YES vote - 46; NO vote - 0; Invalid - 0

Ekwusigo: Total Vote - 39; YES vote - 38; NO vote - 0; Invalid - 1

Idemili North: Total Vote - 41; YES vote - 40; NO vote - 1; Invalid - 0

Idemili South: Total Vote - 42; YES vote - 41; NO vote - 1; Invalid - 0

Ihiala: Total Vote - 65; YES vote - 65; NO vote - 0; Invalid - 0

Njikoka: Total Vote - 58; YES vote - 56; NO vote - 0; Invalid - 2

Nnewi North: Total Vote - 34; YES vote - 33; NO vote - 1; Invalid - 0

Nnewi South: Total Vote - 66; YES vote - 65; NO vote - 1; Invalid - 0

Ogbaru: Total Vote - 55; YES vote - 53; NO vote - 2; Invalid - 0

Onitsha North: Total Vote - 50; YES vote - 48; NO vote - 2; Invalid - 0

Onitsha South: Total Vote - 56; YES vote - 53; NO vote - 1; Invalid - 2

Orumba North: Total Vote - 63; YES vote - 61; NO vote - 1; Invalid - 1

Orumba South: Total Vote - 60; YES vote - 60; NO vote - 0; Invalid - 0

Oyi: Total Vote - 50; YES vote - 46; NO vote - 1; Invalid - 3

TOTAL RESULT

Total Number of delegates accredited = 1097...1092 delegates both statutory and wards delegates voted...Leaving 5 delegates not voting

Total Number of vote casted = 1092 votes

Total Number of YES votes = 1070.....

Total Number of NO votes = 11.....

Total Number of INVALID votes = 11

Total Number of vote casted = 1090 votes

The special congress had INEC officials firmly on ground to monitor the APGA primary election and at the end were evidently very satisfied with the orderly and transparent conduct of the exercise.

Delivering his acceptance speech, Gov Obiano gave a summary of his stewardship; explained the need to consolidate on the laudable achievements of his administration; and announced his deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke as his running mate.

Present at the event today were the governor, Chief Willie Obiano; his deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke and members of the State Executive Council; members of National and State Assemblies with Madam Speaker, Rtn Hon Rita Mmaduagwu, Hon Dozie Nwankwo and Hon Gabriel Onyenweife all present; and many other political appointees in the State.

Also present were the former National Chairman of the Party, Chief Victor Umeh who was recently inaugurated as the Director General of Gov Obiano's Re-election Campaign as well as the former National Secretary of the party, Alhaji Sanni Shinkafi, who is also the Chairman, APGA Primary Election Panel.

Chief Umeh while addressing the press, pleaded with Ndị Anambra to remember that APGA has been the reason for the success story of Anambra State. He said that Governor Obiano has consolidated on the achievements of his predecessor and is taking the state to greater heights.

He assured that APGA is determined to carryout aggressive grassroot mobilization which will be hinged on disseminating adequate information on the achievements of the Obiano administration, urging APGA members to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and loyalty to ensure that Governor Willie Obiano is re-elected.

In attendance also were other members of the Primary Election Panel; members of APGA Board of Trustees; National and State Working Committees members; delegates from the 326 wards in Anambra State; major stakeholders and party faithful.

#Movingforward... Let's Keep Willie Working!