Former governor Abubakar Audu was on Sunday, August 30, announced the winner of Kogi state APC governorship primaries.
According to Vanguard, Audu polled 1,109 thus defeating his closest rival Yahaya Bello who received 703 votes.
The chief returning officer for the primaries, Kaduna state Governor Nasir El-Rufai, said following the results declaration:
“What we have seen here today is a reflection of the change we represent. We have ensured the conduct of a free and fair primary election which has reflected the true wishes of our party in the state. I urge you all to embrace the outcome and work for the success of our party in the next governorship election.”
Prince Abubakar Audu
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Hameed Yaqeen, one of the aspirants, characterized the process as free and transparent.
The Paradigm recalls that Audu had been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission shortly after his governorship tenure expiration in 2003. His trial is reportedly still ongoing.
Speaking before the primaries, Audu, the APC politician, said:
“I expect success and victory, Kogi people will experience unparalleled development if I’m ‘re-elected.”
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