Senator Athan Achonu.
Senator Athan Achonu has emerged as the Imo Labour Party Governorship Candidate.
Newsone reports that the former senator who represented Imo North at the Nigerian Senate on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Athan Achonu, has emerged winner of the Imo State Labour Party Governorship primary election.
This online news platform understands that Senator Athan Achonu scored one hundred and thirty-four (134) votes to defeat fifteen other candidates to emerge the winner of the Imo Labour Party Governorship primary election on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Declaring the result on Saturday, the Chairman of the Imo State Labour Party Governorship Primary Election Panel and Abia Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti said Senator Achonu scored 134 votes, followed by Major General Lincoln Jack Ogunewe (retd) who scored 125 votes.
According to the Panel Chairman, “I wish to announce that the election was transparent, free, and fair.
“I hereby return Athan Achonu as the LP candidate.”
Other scores included: Ndidi Amike —1, AIG Ugommuo —1, Maduka Basil — 3, Nwagwu Kelechi —9, Martin Agbaso —13, Cpt. Mbamara —5
Meanwhile, Newsone Nigeria reports that Achonu thanked the party’s stakeholders for his victory while Addressing his supporters shortly after the announcement. He also appreciated the delegates’ efforts and promised to bring meaningful development to the state.
Total Vote Count:
Martins Agbaso – 13
Maj Gen Ogunewe – 125 votes
Mrs Ndidi – 1
Capt Mbamara – 5
AIG Charles Agomuo – 1
Kelechi Nwagwu – 9
Chinedu Amadi – 4 votes
Sen. Athan Achonu – 134 votes
Senator Athan Achonu is LP Guber Candidate.