Ambode, Others Emerge As APC Gubernatorial Candidates

Reports reaching us shows that Akinwunmi Ambode has emerged as the gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for Lagos State. He contested the primaries with nine other candidates. However, it was not smooth sailing all the way for Ambode as the other candidates left during the voting process after consultations were made with them. These candidates are reportedly going to hold a press conference tonight.

In other states where APC Primaries held today, December 4th, here are the results:

In Kwara, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has been declared winner.

In Enugu State, the state chapter of the party has adopted Okey Ezea as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2015 election. In Yobe State, APC delegates have endorsed Governor Ibrahim Gaidam as the gubernatorial candidate.

The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in the state with 4662 votes.

Olorogun Otega Emerhor was also declared winner of the Delta governorship primaries of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Governor Ibikunle Amosun became the candidate for Ogun State following governorship primaries of the party that returned him.

The earlier endorsed Rivers State candidate, Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, was yesterday formally elected with 3,773 votes.

Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State emerged the APC’s governorship candidate in the state.

Speaker Aminu Tambuwal wins Sokoto APC gubarnatorial primaries with a total number of 3,466 votes .

The former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umana Okon Umana, wins with 2,444 votes.

Uyo, Akwa Ibom, was rocked by the protest as the former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came with armed convoys and forcefully opened the gates of the Township stadium for their supporters.

As troubles in Akwa Ibom continued, there was a gunshot heard towards the gates of the stadium as people were fighting to access the venue. However the situation was finally taken under control.