…As Lucky James, others emerge as candidates…
As part of the processes towards the 2023 general elections, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Abia State on Tuesday May 24, 2022, conducted primaries for its House of Assembly aspirants from the 24 state constituencies of Abia state.
The primaries, which were conducted under the strict supervision of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well as good turn out of Party delegates and members were hitch-free.
Elder Edward Ezenwoke raising the hand of one of Abia State House of Assembly candidates after the primary election
In his remarks, Abia State Chairman of SDP, Elder Edward Ezenwoke said the step towards taking over the state by the party has just begun.
He thanked INEC team led by Mr Morris Urakpa and the SDP’s returning officer for the Abia State house of Assembly primaries for their patience, adding that their presence shows that the SDP is on the right track.
The Abia State Chairman of SDP further disclosed that the candidates who emerged through affirmative votes by the delegates, stressing that the conduct was done in strict compliance with the electoral laws and the constitution of the party.
Abia SDP Chairman discussing with the officials of Independent National Electoral Commission during the party’s House of Assembly Primaries
Speaking with our reporter, candidate for Aba North State Constituency, Dr Lucky James expressed happiness that his dream of running for the Assembly seat has been realized and vision plan to reposition Abia State for effective democratic system has started.
He expressed confidence that the SDP is the party of choice for social justice, adding that it is the turn of his block in Aba North LGA to produce the next House member. Dr Lucky James said he will emerge as the next House of Assembly members for Aba North state Constituency.
In his reaction, INEC personnel led by Mr Morris Urakpas aid said the excise was peaceful, free and fair. Unbehalf of INEC monitoring crew, Mr Urakpa praised the Elder Edward Ezenwoke’s leadership of the party in Abia, stating that SDP Abia State House of Assembly primaries were conducted in strict compliance with the electoral laws and guidelines.
Among those who emerged victorious as the SDP House of Assembly flagbearers include;
1 ABA NORTH State Constituency: Lucky Ikezo James
2 ABA SOUTH State Constituency: Ahuruonye Onyinye
3 ABA CENTRAL State Constituency: Sunday Onyeso
4 AROCHUKWU State Constituency:
Chief Nnanna Kalu
5 BENDE NORTH State Constituency: Dr Patrick Ukandu
6 BENDE SOUTH State Constituency: Barr Okeke J Onuigbo
7 IKWUANO State Constituency: Daniel Iroegbulam Philip
8 ISIALA NGWA NORTH State Constituency: Friday Nwazuo
9 ISIALA NGWA SOUTH State Constituency: Chika Eze
10 ISUIKWUATO State Constituency: Andy Oseh
11 OBINGWA EAST State Constituency: Omelihu Nnamdi
12 OBINGWA WEST State Constituency: Amarahu George
13 OHAFIA NORTH State Constituency: Marvelous Uche Okoro
14 OHAFIA SOUTH State Constituency: Nnenna Nnate
15 OSISIOMA NORTH State Constituency: Nnamdi Eze
16 OSISIOMA SOUTH State Constituency: Grace Adabanye
17 UMUNNEOCHI State Constituency: Ogbonna Kelvin
18 UGWUNAAGBO State Constituency: Nkem George
19 UKWA EAST State Constituency: Macaulay Ugbor
20 UKWA WEST State Constituency
21 UMUAHIA EAST State Constituency: Ezenwa Rueben
22 UMUAHIA NORTH State Constituency: Osondu Ariwodo
23 UMUAHIA CENTRAL State Constituency: Ifeanyi Okereke
24 UMUAHIA SOUTH State Constituency: Chidiebere Enwerekowe.
