APC: No Parallel Primary Election For Imo North Senatorial District By-Election

The Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru-chaired Primary Election Committee for the Imo North Senatorial District By-Election is the duly appointed and legitimate panel empowered by the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee to conduct the exercise, the APC said on Friday.

The party in a statement signed by Yekini Nabena, it’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, said the

clarification became necessary

in view of reports in the media of a purported “parallel” Primary Election for the legislative By-Election in Imo State.

The party said only outcomes from the Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru-chaired Primary Election Committee is tenable and will be accepted by the party.

The party gave the names of aspirants cleared for the Imo North Senatorial District APC Primary Elections as:

1. Ifeanyi Godwin Ararume

2. Hon. Mathew Omegara

3. Achonu Athanasius Nneji

4. Uchendu Maric Chijioke

5. Ibezim Chukwuma Frank

6. Uwajumogu Edith Chidinma

7. Uchenna Onyeiwu Ubah

8. Okoro Eze Joachim

9. Nwachukwu Bright Uchenna

10. Onuoha Chikwem Chijioke

11. Ihim Iheanacho (Acho) Celestine

While The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), slated concurrent legislative by-elections for October 31, the APC’s

election for the By-Election held on Thursday 3rd, September, 2020.