The Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji has been declared the winner of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) primary election for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency held on Sunday. In Bende Federal Constituency, a former House of Representative member, Nnenna Ukeje won with great chances of returning back after several years of absence at the green chamber. However, the primaries were reportedly marred by irregularities, protests and withdrawals due to process malfunction in many areas. Similarly, more issues also arose over the House of Assembly primary as results were seen without most electoral officers coming to the election venues to conduct the primary. Official reaction from the party in the state is being awaited.

Source: Nigerian Tribune May 23, 2022 23:59 UTC