Four Imo Reps Lose Return Tickets in APC Primaries

In the recent APC primaries held across Imo State on Saturday, four incumbent members of the House of Representatives lost their bids to secure return tickets for the 2027 general elections. The primaries employed an option A4 voting system across ten federal constituencies, leading to a mix of new candidates and returning lawmakers.

Notable incumbents who lost include Matthew Nwogu, Aboh Mbais, Ngor Okpala, and Miriam Odinaka Onuoha. The exercise produced various candidates, including Ngozi Pat, Ekeji Aboh, Chukwudi Anyanwuocha, and Sandra Inyama, among others.

Governor Hope Uzodinma assured that the party's stakeholders would ensure that the emerging candidates reflect the state's charter of equity and zoning arrangements. He emphasized the importance of maintaining balance and fairness within the party and noted that nine aspirants purchased forms for the senatorial primaries, while 107 others obtained forms to contest for the House Assembly.

The governor urged aspirants to approach the exercise with sportsmanship.