The Digest:
The All Progressives Congress conducted its Senate primaries on Monday, producing winners and losers across the country. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele secured their tickets. Governors Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (Kwara), and Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) also won. Major losers include former Imo governor Rochas Okorocha, Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), and former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta Central). At least 43 aspirants were disqualified, including Jack-Rich Tein.
Key Points:
- Uzodimma defeated Okorocha by a landslide (230,464 to 1,098), ending the former governor’s comeback bid.
- Ned Nwoko lost to ex‑governor Ifeanyi Okowa (4,462 to 3 votes), a stunning humiliation.
- Omo-Agege was trounced by incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone (116,252 to 3,643).
- Governors winning Senate tickets signals a shift from executive to legislative roles in 2027.
- Disqualification of 43 aspirants, including Wike’s ally Ipalibo Banigo, points to internal party cleansing.
Sources: Daily Trust
