Anambra: Ex-Transcorp Boss Valentine Ozigbo Emerges PDP Guber Candidate

In a keenly contested primary election, Valentine Ozigbo, former CEO of Transcorp Corporation has won the PDP gubernatorial primaries election in Anambra State.


Announcing the results, the head of the electoral panel, Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, said that Ozigbo polled a total of 62 votes out of 218 votes to defeat his closet rival, Dr Obiora Okonkwo who polled 58 votes while Senator Uche Ekwunife came third with 44 votes.

Two void votes were voided.


The primary election was held at the Prof Dora Akunyili Women Development Center, Awka.

Of the 16 aspirants who obtained the PDP nomination and declaration of interest forms, 12 aspirants were present at the venue and participated in the voting process.

The Anambra governorship election is billed to hold on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

The full result is as follows:

1. Hon. Chris Azubuogu (10 votes)
2. Mrs. Genevieve Ekwochi (3 votes)
3. Barrister Emeka Etiaba SAN (Stepped down)
4. Senator Uche Ekwunife (44)
5. Chief Goddy Ezeemo
6. Chief Johnny Maduafokwa
7. Dr. Godwin Maduka (5 votes)
8. Dr. Tony Nwoye (Stepped down)
9. Chief Chuma Nzeribe
10. Walter Ubaka Okeke (2 votes)
11. Dr. Obiora Okonkwo (58 votes)
12. Dr. Ifedi Okwenna (1 vote)
13. Lady Chidi Onyemelukwe (2 votes)
14. Mr. Valentine Ozigbo (62)
15. Senator Ugochukwu Uba
16. Dr. Winston Udeh (12)


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