By-Election: APC Debunks Claim Of Parallel Primary For Imo-North Senatorial Poll

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, said the Senator Surajudeen Basiru-led Primary Election Committee for the Imo-North Senatorial District By-Election was the duly appointed and legitimate panel.

Spokesman of the party, Yekini Nabena stated this on Thursday night against the backdrop of media reports of a purported “parallel” primary election for the legislative by-election in Imo State.

According to Nabena, the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led APC Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee duly empowered the Basiru-chaired committee to conduct the exercise.

Aspirants cleared for the Imo North Senatorial District APC Primary Elections are:

Ifeanyi Godwin Ararume

Hon. Mathew Omegara

Achonu Athanasius Nneji

Uchendu Maric Chijioke

Ibezim Chukwuma Frank

Uwajumogu Edith Chidinma

Uchenna Onyeiwu Ubah

Okoro Eze Joachim

Nwachukwu Bright Uchenna

Onuoha Chikwem Chijioke

Ihim Iheanacho (Acho) Celestine

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had fixed October 31st as date for the conduct of the concurrent legislative by-elections.

The elections will be held in eight states of the country.

Meanwhile, the primaries of the party for the by-election were conducted on Thursday.