GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come out with the list of qualified candidates for the 2019 governorship elections.
It has finally published the name of Senator Hope Uzodimma as governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Imo State.
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Prior to the release of the list on Friday, there have been controversies following the outcome of primaries in some states over the names of candidates submitted to the umpire.
In Ogun State, the candidate supported by the governor, Honorable Adekunle Akinlade, did not make the cut as Dapo Abiodun and Bode Mustpaha’s names were published as the flag-bearer and running mate, respectively.
The commission also released the name of Mr Lawal Shittu as the governorship candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Reuben Abati – a former presidential spokesperson as his running mate.
In Cross River, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Usani, did not make the list.
While Senator John Enoh was listed as the candidate of the APC, the sitting Governor, Ben Ayade was listed as the candidate of the PDP.
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