Anambra Guber: Oseloka Obaze Wins PDP Primary

Oseloka Obaze has been declared winner of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship primary election in Anambra state.

The announcement was made by Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, who was the returning officer of the primaries, which took place on Monday at the party’s secretariat in Awka, Anambra State.

Obaze who won overwhelmingly got a total of 672 votes, against that of his closest rival Dr. Alex Obiogbolu with 190 votes.

Other participants include Ifeanyi Ubah (94 votes) and John Okechukwu with 0 votes.

A total of 4 aspirants contested for the party’s governorship ticket in today’s election, with two others Offordike Akolisa and Stella Oduah withdrawing from the race.

958 delegates from the 21 local government areas of the state participated in the exercise.

Following the outcome, Obaze will carry the PDP flag in the governorship election scheduled to hold on November 18.

He will contest against the likes of Incumbent governor, Willie Obiano (APGA) and Tony Nwoye (APC).

Meanwhile a mild drama ensued at the polling center following Oseloka’s declaration as winner.

This comes as the electoral officers staged a walkout on Ifeani Ubah, after the business mogul delivered a prolonged speech, where he aired his grievances on alleged delinquencies by INEC officials.