Former Interior Minister, and master mariner; Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho, on Monday emerged the gubernatorial flag bearer of
the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Imo.
Iheanacho polled 972 votes to defeat
his closest rival, Mr Okey Ezeh, who scored 44 votes, while Mr Eze Unegbu got
three votes.
The primary election was held in the
hall of RosyArt Theatre, Ikenegbu, Owerri, amid tight security.
Journalists were barred from
entering the hall where delegates from the 27 local government areas cast their
votes.
Ihenacho told reporters at his Orlu
Road, Owerri residence, where his supporters were entertained, that he was
overwhelmed by the level of support he received.
Chief John Ezuma, a member of the party,
also said that the party considered the pedigree of all the aspirants before
the choice of Iheanacho.
``APGA did not want to field a candidate
the Imo electorate will not like to have as a governor because of some basic
leadership qualities that might be lacking in the person.
``That was basically the major
consideration of the delegates before the party settled for Iheanacho,’’ Ezuma
said.
He urged the people of Imo to
massively support the ex-minister during the 2015 election, adding that Imo
required an experienced leader like him.
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