Latest news on apc primary election

The latest news on APC primary election is that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its primary elections for the 2023 general elections. Here are some of the latest updates:

  1. Presidential Primary: The APC presidential primary election was held on June 9-10, 2022, and Bola Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State, emerged as the winner with 1,271 votes. He defeated other contenders, including Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who came second with 460 votes.
  2. Governorship Primaries: The APC governorship primaries were held in various states across the country. Some of the notable winners include:
    • Lagos State: Babajide Sanwo-Olu won the primary election with 1,170 votes.
    • Ogun State: Dapo Abiodun won the primary election with 102,000 votes.
    • Oyo State: Governor Seyi Makinde won the primary election with 1,036 votes.
    • Rivers State: Tonye Cole won the primary election with 1,243 votes.
  3. House of Representatives Primaries: The APC House of Representatives primaries were also held in various constituencies across the country. Some of the notable winners include:
    • Lagos State: Femi Gbajabiamila won the primary election for the Surulere Federal Constituency.
    • Ogun State: Adekunle Akinlade won the primary election for the Ijebu North/Ijebu East/Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency.
  4. Senate Primaries: The APC Senate primaries were also held in various states across the country. Some of the notable winners include:
    • Lagos State: Olamilekan Adeola won the primary election for the Lagos West Senatorial District.
    • Ogun State: Ibikunle Amosun won the primary election for the Ogun Central Senatorial District.
  5. Court Cases: There have been several court cases filed by some APC members who lost the primary elections, challenging the outcome of the elections. Some of the cases are still pending in court.

It's worth noting that the APC primary elections were not without controversy, with some members of the party expressing dissatisfaction with the outcome of the elections. However, the party has maintained that the elections were free and fair, and that the winners are the legitimate candidates for the 2023 general elections.