It was a keenly contested governorship primaries in Kogi APC, where Prince Abubakar Audu defeated other contestants .
Audu polled 1,109 votes of the 3044 votes, to defeat 25 other aspirants.
The Chief Returning Officer for the primaries, Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State announced that Prince Abubakar Audu polled the highest number of votes to defeat his closest rival, Alh. Yahaya Bello.
The Governor urged all other contestants in the race to accept the result, saying the Electoral Panel did all within its powers to ensure a free and fair primary election.
“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 “, he stated.
Also speaking after the primaries, one of the aspirants, Dr. Hameed Yaqeen hailed the process as free, fair and transparent.
Before the primaries, many believe that the contest will be tight. But the stepping down of one of the front-runners, Barr. Tunde Irukera changed the contest.
Sanusi Abubakar Gamji, a billionaire businessman became a forerunner with the alleged support of the three Senators in the state, a move many thought will shape the outcome of the primaries.
However, the forces working for the emergence of Prince Audu changed the game with last minute horse trading.
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