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Tinubu sweeps APC presidential primary with 207,579 votes in Ebonyi

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  • President Bola Tinubu secured all 207,579 votes cast in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
  • His rival, Stanley Osifo, received no votes in the exercise, which saw high participation from party members.
  • The Minister of Works, David Umahi, praised Tinubu's leadership, stating the president has integrated the South-East into national politics and is addressing Nigeria's challenges.

President Bola Tinubu overwhelmingly won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in Nigeria's Ebonyi State, securing every single one of the 207,579 valid votes cast across the state's 13 local government areas. His opponent, Stanley Osifo, failed to garner any votes in the exercise.

The primary, held simultaneously across 171 wards and 13 local government areas, saw significant participation from party faithful and leaders, underscoring the APC's strong presence in Ebonyi. Governor Francis Nwifuru, who also served as the State Collation Officer, announced the results in Abakaliki, noting the party's total membership strength of 215,490, with 207,579 members accredited for the vote.

Ebonyi State is totally APC. We are only APC.

— David UmahiDescribing the political dominance of the APC in Ebonyi State.

Detailed results showed Tinubu receiving substantial vote counts in each local government area, ranging from 8,406 to 25,453. Governor Nwifuru certified the outcome as a true reflection of the collated results and commended the party members for conducting a peaceful and orderly exercise.

Bola Tinubu is the Biafra we have been looking for; a man who has integrated the South-East, given us juicy appointments and very important infrastructure.

— David UmahiPraising President Tinubu's impact on the South-East region.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, speaking at the primary in Ohaozara Local Government Area, expressed confidence in Tinubu's ability to tackle Nigeria's insecurity if re-elected in 2027. He described Ebonyi as an APC stronghold, emphasizing the state's loyalty to the ruling party and the Tinubu administration.

Umahi further lauded Tinubu's administration for integrating the South-East into the mainstream of national politics through strategic appointments and infrastructure projects. He referred to Tinubu as "the Biafra we have been looking for," citing his efforts in bringing development and opportunities to the region. Umahi also defended the economic reforms, suggesting Nigeria would be in a worse state without them.

I laugh when people talk about the hardship caused by the reforms. Nobody has been able to say where Nigeria would have been without them.

— David UmahiDefending the economic reforms implemented by the Tinubu administration.
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