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The Chief Martin Agbaso’s faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) yesterday elected Dr. Igwebuike Ifeanyichukwu Hygers as its flag-bearer for the November 18, governorship election in Anambra State.
He polled a total of 1, 547 votes to emerge as the party’s flag bearer.
The party elected the flag-bearer during its special state congress/primaries held at Ezira Central School field in Ezira, Orumba South council area of the state.
The party elected the flag-bearer during its special state congress/primaries held at Ezira Central School field in Ezira, Orumba South council area of the state.
The primary election which adopted the
option A4 system of voting was monitored by officials of the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well as APGA delegates from the
national secretariat in Abuja led by the National Vice Chairman of the
party (South-east zone), Prince Stanley Ukaga.
Speaking after the exercise, the
National Vice Chairman of the party, Prince Ukaga, who also functioned
as the chairman of primary election committee, congratulated the party
for what he described as peaceful primaries, and called on the party
supporters to work together and retain the Anambra Government House for
APGA.
He described the flag-bearer as a
credible individual and said that Anambra people would heave a sigh of
relieve under Igwebuike’s administration.
“Today, APGA has buried all its
differences and has elected a man who will move the state forward if
elected as governor. I will urge the party supporters to come together
to help deliver the candidate on 17th November this year,” he said.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Igwebuike thanked the APGA faithful for the trust reposed on him.
He promised the take the party to the next level and to run an all-inclusive government if elected.
He promised the take the party to the next level and to run an all-inclusive government if elected.
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