The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its Abia South Senatorial District primary election, with the lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in Abia state House of Assembly, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, emerging victorious after securing a commanding lead across the six local government areas in the district.

The final results were announced at the APC Abia South Senatorial District Primary Election Collation Centre in Aba today by the Collation Officer, Prof. Emmanuel Kalu Agbaeze.

According to the collated results, Erondu Jnr swept all six LGAs to defeat his closest rivals, Dr. Nyerere Chinenye Anyim, Prince Paul Ikonne, and Hon. Blessing Nwagba.

Breakdown of the results showed that in Aba North LGA, Erondu Jnr polled 1,840 votes, while Anyim scored 1,071 votes, Ikonne secured 1,504 votes, and Nwagba got 1,447 votes.

In Aba South LGA, Erondu Jnr recorded 2,629 votes, defeating Anyim who polled 1,085 votes, Ikonne with 1,219 votes, and Nwagba with 1,495 votes.

At Obingwa LGA, Erondu Jnr maintained a strong lead with 3,612 votes, while Anyim secured 504 votes, Ikonne got 41 votes, and Nwagba polled 27 votes.

In Ukwa East LGA, Erondu Jnr garnered 1,836 votes, ahead of Anyim’s 646 votes, Ikonne’s 329 votes, and Nwagba’s 437 votes.

Results from Ukwa West LGA showed Erondu Jnr polling 3,675 votes, while Anyim scored 2,119 votes, Ikonne secured 716 votes, and Nwagba got 836 votes.

In Ugwunagbo LGA, Erondu Jnr further consolidated his lead with 3,022 votes, while Anyim polled 285 votes, Ikonne got 290 votes, and Nwagba secured 214 votes.

At the end of the exercise, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr emerged winner with a total of 16,640 votes.

Dr. Nyerere Chinenye Anyim scored 5,206 votes, Prince Paul Ikonne polled 4,099 votes, while Hon. Blessing Nwagba secured 4,456 votes.

Prof. Emmanuel Kalu Agbaeze subsequently declared Erondu Jnr winner of the APC Abia South Senatorial District primary election.

There was tension during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election process in Bende North State Constituency, following an alleged physical assault involving one of the House of Assembly aspirants and an official of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).

According to sources within the party, the incident reportedly occurred during the distribution of primary election materials, after a disagreement broke out between the aspirant and the party official over the handling of sensitive election materials.

Eyewitnesses said the confrontation quickly escalated, leading to a physical altercation that disrupted activities at the venue. Party members and security personnel were said to have intervened to restore calm.

As of the time of filing this report, the All Progressives Congress had yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, while efforts to reach those involved for comments were ongoing.

The development has sparked reactions among party faithful, with many calling for a thorough investigation and disciplinary action if the allegations are confirmed.

Mayor Lucky Obinwa Igbokwe has emerged victorious in the primary election of the All Progressives Congress for the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, securing a clean sweep across all 32 wards in the constituency.

The outcome of the primary election reflects overwhelming support for Igbokwe among party delegates and grassroots members across the constituency. His victory positions him as the party’s flag bearer ahead of the forthcoming general election.

Party supporters and stakeholders described the result as a strong endorsement of his leadership, political structure, and commitment to grassroots development.

Speaking after the announcement, Igbokwe expressed gratitude to party members, leaders, and supporters for their confidence in his candidacy, pledging to justify the trust placed in him and work towards delivering quality representation for the people of the constituency.