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Hon. Oghene Emma Egoh, who is currently sitting as a member of the House of Representatives, has been given a return ticket to run as a candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to represent the Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency of Lagos.

Oghene won the closely fought party primary that took place not long ago in Satellite Town by garnering a greater number of votes than his closest opponent, Mr. Paschal, who garnered a total of seven votes. Mr. Methuselah Ejike, a former actor in Nollywood, received six votes, while none of the other two competitors received any votes.

Although the process of accrediting delegates and starting voting very late due to the late arrival of party officials charged with the exercise, the primary election was conducted peacefully and orderly amidst tight security, free of any rancour or violence. Despite the late arrival of party officials charged with the exercise, the primary election was conducted in a secure environment.

At the conclusion of the voting, the Returning Officer made the official announcement that Hon. Oghene Emma Egoh had won the election. During this time, all of the contestants congratulated one another, hugged, and shook hands with one another. Party leaders, delegates, and members laughed and admired one another.

Oghene praised the electoral umpires of the party for their work in ensuring a free and fair primary, telling reporters shortly after the event, “I would want to express satisfaction to the electoral officials of our great party for conducting a free and fair primary which all the contestants have attested to be just and rancour free.”
He said that he was overcome with emotion by the large number of votes that the majority of the delegates had cast for him and promised that he would not take the mandate or the support that had been given to him for granted.
The lawmaker extended his hand in fellowship to the other candidates and complimented them on the outstanding manner in which they behaved themselves during the competition. He went on to point out that the party, and not one person, emerged victorious from the primary election.
According to his own words, “I would like to extend my hands of fellowship to my fellow competitors for the outstanding manner in which you handled yourself during the exercise.” The results of this primary election indicate that the PDP, and not just me personally, is the victor.

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Continuing his remarks, the member of congress at the federal level urged all members of the PDP to work together and cast their votes in large numbers to ensure the party’s success in the next general election in 2023.

In related news, Prince Afeez Okikiola Oluwa has been declared the victor in the election to choose who would represent the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Amuwo Odofin State Constituency 2 seat in Lagos State. He received 14 votes, which allowed him to overcome his nearest competitor, Bob Solomon Ojugbane, who received just four votes. Arafat Babs Olorunkemi and Wasiu Abiodun Yesufu each received two votes, while Wasiu Abiodun Yesufu received one vote. Akinola Kareem Abisoye and Adeniyi Owolabi did not get any votes between the two of them.
Oluwa acknowledged the transparency and high standards implored by the party officials charged with conducting the primary, saying that the party’s electoral officials conducted themselves transparently devoid of any rancour or any ugly situation. This came after he had been declared the winner by the Returning Officer. Oluwa was addressing newsmen after the Returning Officer had made this announcement.

While praising the behaviour of the other candidates during the elections, he asked his rivals to work with him so that he can win the next general election in 2023. According to him, ” I am really pleased with the conduct of the primary, especially those who led the exercise, as well as my co-contestants, and everyone who is here here today.” I would like to use this opportunity to announce my willingness to collaborate with any and all candidates running for office as well as any other PDP members in order to guarantee the party’s success in the general elections scheduled for 2023.

Atiku, Saraki, Wike, and others compete for the PDP presidential nomination at the party’s convention.
The stage is set for Nigeria’s biggest opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, to hold its Special National Convention (PDP).

Weeks of controversies, meetings, threats, lobbying, promises, and even defections have culminated in this day, when elected delegates will choose a candidate to represent the party in the 2023 presidential election.

At the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, where the primary will be held, party delegates, officials, journalists, and other accredited participants are gathered.

According to David Mark, Chairman of the Convention Organising Committee, preparations for the primaries have been made, and the party anticipates a smooth, transparent, and credible convention.

A total of 811 delegates from across the country are slated to vote at the convention, where they will choose from a list of 14 candidates.

Initially, 17 applicants paid N40 million each for the party’s nomination form, but two of them – former lawmaker Cosmas Ndukwe and US-based medical doctor Nwachukwu Anakwenze – were disqualified by the screening committee.

On Tuesday, Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and a leading contender for the position, resigned from the PDP.

The 14 other hopefuls who were cleared have been meeting with party delegates, governors, and leaders across the country since then.

Governors Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, and Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; and investment banker Mohammed Hayatu-Deen are the only women among them.

Bukola Saraki and Pius Anyim, both former Senate presidents; Ayo Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State; and Dele Momodu, a publisher, are among the others. Sam Ohabunwa, a pharmacist, is also competing, as are Charles Ugwu and Chikwendu Kalu.

The candidates hail from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, indicating the party’s determination to abandon zoning in favor of a more inclusive approach.