May 28, (THEWILL) – Former governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has been declared winner of the All Progressives Congress’ Senatorial primary held on Saturday in Ohafia, Abia North Senatorial Headquarters.
Kalu polled a total of 777 votes to emerge unopposed.
Earlier, his main opponent Barr. Fabian Nwankwo, had stepped down for him.
He was declared winner of the primary election by the returning officer, Chairman APC primary election committee, Hon Paul Uche.
The results for the five local government are as follows: Arochukwu 236, Bende 178, Isuikwuato 112, Umunneochi 116 and Ohafia 135.