News

Umahi secures APC senatorial ticket for Ebonyi South

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Ebonyi South.

The governor clinched the senatorial ticket which was earlier secured by his younger brother, Austin Umahi.

Austin had earlier won the primaries held at Afikpo North local government area headquarters on May 28.

Governor Umahi had failed to clinch the presidential ticket of the ruling party, polling 38 votes.

READ ALSO: What screening panel asked Tinubu, Umahi, Badaru, Bakare, others

The APC national leader and former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, emerged as the party’s presidential candidate with 1271 votes.

However, after Governor Umahi failed to secure the presidential ticket, the APC cancelled the earlier primary election and rescheduled it for Thursday night.

The governor clinched the APC’s senatorial ticket for Ebonyi South in the rescheduled primary election held at the Afikpo North Local Government Council.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Despite 50% tariff hike, Nigerians keep consuming data as teledensity hits 81%

Nigeria’s teledensity rose to 80.87 percent in October 2025, reflecting increased telephone coverage across the…

31 minutes ago

APC confirms Gov. Kefas’ official defection for January 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State has confirmed that Governor Agbu Kefas will…

35 minutes ago

NAF clarifies role in ECOWAS response to Benin coup

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified its involvement in the regional response to Sunday’s…

39 minutes ago

2026 Hajj: Kebbi govt pays N10bn loan to secure 1,300 seats

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has approved the release of N10 billion loan to secure…

1 hour ago

How Ganduje’s interference could deepen Kano insecurity

Political analyst Hassan Ibrahim has warned former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to stop interfering…

2 hours ago

Katsina residents protest six-month power outage

Residents of four communities in Katsina State have staged a protest over a six-month power…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.