NGOZI OKORIE
FORMER Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Chukwuma Soludo, has won the ticket of the All Progressives Grand Alliance for the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State.
He polled 740 votes to beat Okwudili Ezenwankwo, Damian Okolo and Thankgod Ibe, who got 14 votes, seven votes and four votes respectively.
The exercise was monitored by a team of the Independent National Electoral Commission officials, led by Musa Hununu.
The former CBN Governor was declared winner of the primary election by Deacon Samson Olaleye, who led a team from the APGA headquarters.
In his acceptance speech, Soludo promised to take the state to a higher level if voted for as the next Governor in November.
He commended the former governors of the state for their contributions towards the development of the state, noting that, having served in various capacities in and outside the country, it was time for him to serve the state fully.
He also commended Governor Willie Obiano for the massive infrastructural development of the state and assured that he would improve on his strides.
In his speech, Governor Obiano commended the NWC and the State Working Committee of the party for the peaceful conduct of the primaries, reminding the people that there was more work to do.
“Our job has just started and we will do 21/ 21 again in November,” the governor said.
