Tinubu defeats Amaechi, Osinbajo, others to win APC Presidential ticket
π Ikeobasi Mokelu, the aspirant who paid N100 million to 'campaign' for outgoing President Buhari at #APC Presidential Primaries, got zero (0) votes.
π Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River scored 37 votes. Cross River has 54 APC delegates. APC Presidential Primaries
π 'Consensus' candidate Ahmad Lawan, the Senate President, scored 152 votes at APC Presidential Primaries
π Jack Rich Zero Vote
π Ogbonnaya Onu 1 vote
π Governor Yahaya Bello scored 47 votes. His state, Kogi, has 63 delegates. APC Presidential Primaries
π Rochas Okorocha got zero votes at APC Presidential Primaries. Mr Okorocha is a senator from Imo State. Imo State had a total of 81 delegates.
π Vice President Yemi Osinbajo scored 235 votes at APC Presidential Primaries.
π Nine persons withdrew from the race. The election committee announced that all the nine aspirants signed the withdrawal form.
π Emeka Nwajuiba 1 vote.
π Ex-transportation minister Rotimi Amaechi scored 316 votes at the APC Presidential Primaries
π Sani Yerima 4 votes
π The Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi scored 38 votes at APC Presidential Primaries Ebonyi State had a total of 39 delegates.
π Pastor Tunde Bakare scored zero (0) votes
π President Buhari returns to the venue of the primaries as the sorting of votes is about to come to an end.
π Election ends, sorting begins
π It is 6:20am Nigerian time. We have now been on this journey for the past 18 hours. Barring any extraordinary development, the party should announce its presidential candidate in the next few hours.
π FOR THE RECORD: The race for the APC presidential ticket has been filled with intrigues, suspense and drama every step of the way. As voting continues at Eagle Square, we will bring you some of the major highlights of the past few months.
In April, when the party pegged its presidential nomination form at N100m, there was serious backlash from various quarters, but the APC remained undeterred, insisting that only those who could afford the form should purchase it.
By the time the window for the acquisition of the form would close, the party said 28 members had made the purchase -- but three did not submit. The three are Chris Ngige, Godwin Emefiele, and Timipre Sylva.
π 99 delegates from Oyo state are about to vote
π The 60 accredited delegates from Ogun State are about to vote.
π The 64 accredited delegates from Benue State are about to vote.
π Next to vote are delegates from Nasarawa State. The state has 39 delegates in total.
π At 3:10am pandemonium broke out in parts of the APC convention venue when agents suspected to be from the camp of the immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amechi charged at a security agent and challenged the personnel to shoot.
π Anambra delegates have disrupted voting over alleged change of delegates list
π Delegates underwent accreditation amidst tight security
π APC Primary Election, Delegates Commence Voting Soon
Following aspirants made it into the primary election of the All Progressives Congress Presidential (APC) Primary Election as eight other stepped down:
1. Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
2. Sen. Ahmad Lawan
3. Sen. Ahmed Sani Yerima
4. Sen. Ben Ayade
5. Egnr. Dave Umahi
6. Sen. Ken Nnamani
7. Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu
8. Pastor Tunde Bakare
9. Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi
10. Sen. Rochas Okorocha
11. Mr. Jack Rich Tein
12. Alh. Yahaya Bello
13. Chief IkeObasi Mokelu
14. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo
Those who stepped down are as follows:
For Tinubu
1. Godswill Akpabio
2. Sen. Ibikunle Amosun
3. Gov. Kayode Fayemi
4. Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole
5. Sen. Ajayi Boroffice
6. Alh. Mohammed Badaru
6. Barr. (Mrs.) Uju Kennedy
For Osinbajo
1. Dr. Nicholas Felix
Emeka Nwajuiba was absent
π The President of the nation, General Muhammadu Buhari, addressing the delegates and aspirants, He enjoined them to accept the outcome of the election with a spirit of sportsmanship.
He pleaded that they should be law abiding citizen for the benefits of the party.
π Professor Yemi Osinbajo PYO mount the podium with supporers chanting his praise with individuals holding their phone to record his speech. Started by remembering people that loss their life in Owo. He later talked about the possibility of positivities in the country. He added that You cannot wish this country well and vote for someone you do not believe in.
π Barrister (Mrs) Uju Kennedy Ohaneye is stepping down for Tinubu
π Chief IkeObasi Mokelu started by asking question about who love Buhari, he tried to interpret what Tinubu said in Abeokuta about Buhari three time trial, as a man of integrity
π Governor Yahaya Bello observed a minute silent for all the dead in the country including in Owo, and train and those that died through ISWAP, bandit and Boko Haram. And he is trying to sell himself to the delegates.
π Jack Rich Tein Presented his village experience
π Dr Nicholas Felix Presented himself as the youngest candidate at 40 and step down for Professor Yemi Osinbajo
π Rochas Okorocha trying to sell his idea
π Rotimi Amaechi I will not forget to recognize my lovely wife, i am 57, not youngest or oldest
Silence for Owo, Train and other insecurities.
π Tunde Bakare A minute of silence for the dead in owo. Buhari invited me as VP under CPC. I am not here to step down.
π Ogbonnaya Onu spoke passionately about South Eastern Presidency.
π Ajayi Boroffice is the sixth to step down for Tinubu
Senator Ajayi Boroffice has also relinquished his presidential bid for Bola Tinubu. Six endorsements in the bag for Tinubu -- so far.
π BADARU BACKS TINUBU FOR APC TICKET
Mohammed Badaru, Jigawa governor, says Bola Tinubu is the right man to get the ticket of the party. "For this reason, I want to confirm my withdrawal and ask my supporters to vote for Ahmed Bola Tinubu," he said.
π The journey so far: Four APC presidential hopefuls have so far dropped their bids for Bola Tinubu.
π Four contenders step down for Tinubu in race for APC presidential ticket as Dimeji Bankole also step down
Dimeji Bankole, former speaker of the house of representatives, has become the fourth APC presidential hopeful to step down for Bola Tinubu
π Three contenders step down for Tinubu in race for APC presidential ticket
π Fayemi is the third, to step down for Tinubu
"We have a duty to build on the labours of our leaders' past. I am prepared to sacrifice my ambition --and one person I have worked with it, a mentor - that I will recommend to my supporters to offer the support to Tinubu," Fayemi says.
π Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former Ogun state governor, has stepped down for Bola Tinubu, former Lagos governor, in the race for the presidential ticket of the APC.
π BREAKING: AKPABIO STEPS DOWN FOR TINUBU
Godswill Akpabio has stepped down from the presidential race and has asked his supporters to vote for Bola Tinubu.
π Dimeji Bankole, presidential hopeful and former speaker of the house of representatives, says: "For the past 20 years, we have left LGAs ungoverned. Over 20 per cent of our revenue is spent on LGAs. We must negotiate with our governors on it to make it better."
π OLD HEAD ON YOUNG SHOULDER
Ben Ayade said he may be young but he has the wisdom of an old man. "It is obvious that there is an international connectivity," he said on Nigeria's security challenges. "I am a system purifier. I have that catalytic force," he added.
π David Umahi to delegates: "I put myself forward. I have been able to prove that I can do more with little resources."
π 'AFROTIONISM': Ben Ayade, Cross River governor, takes the stage.
Earlier in the day, Ayade had asked his fellow governors to make him their "last joker".
π PHOTO: People patiently waiting for the commencement of the voting process.
π BORROFICE: I'VE NEVER LOST AN ELECTION
Ajayi Borroffice, deputy senate leader, says he will build on Buhari's legacy.
"I am selling myself to delegates. I have never lost an election. I have served three terms in the senate.
"I have the experience and capability. It is time to bring science and technology into the mainstream. Voting for me is voting for integrity."
π Ahmed Yerima, presidential hopeful, mounts the stage to talk about his plans.
"We have poverty. Every leader must make sure no Nigerian is hungry. We will also include students loan board."
π Senate President Ahmad Lawan: "I am running for president because I believe that this party has been built around ideals that all of us serve."
π Senate President Ahmad Lawan has been called to the stage.
π "I have the experience. I am a serious man with a serious purpose. I will use all my abilities to benefit our people. I constructed a formidable political structure. I am capable and worthy."
π "I commend the other aspirants for their dignity and zeal for how they have conducted their campaigns.
"We must emerge today a united force. As President Buhari has said, our party's aim is to triumph at the national election.
π TINUBU MOUNTS THE STAGE
Bola Tinubu, leading presidential hopeful, was called to the stage.
π Shina Peters, Juju artiste, thrills the crowd. A bit of entertainment to calm nerves.
π "Delegates will be allowed to vote after accreditation. There are 20 ballot boxes. Delegates should ensure that their name is clearly written to avoid confusion.
"Aspirants who wish to withdraw, will do so publicly and sign the withdrawal form."
π BAGUDU, KEBBI GOVERNOR, LAYS OUT THE VOTING PROCESS
Atiku Bagudu, Kebbi governor who doubles as the chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), reels out the voting process.
π "The electoral act has provided for fewer delegates which we hope will make the process easier," he says.
π Election on going
π JUST IN: Okorocha storms Eagle Square
π Earlier, operative of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), were spotted at the venue
π Voting processes is been outlined
π "The contest for protest in all political parties have heated the polity... truth is the first causality in this contest as seen in the media. Blatant lies lead political discourse.
"Let me salute President Muhammadu Buhari for his leadership."
π "I'm glad to see that the healing process has just begun.. things are not falling apart. Things are holding up," says Adamu
π ADAMU: THE HEALING PROCESS HAS BEGUN
Abdullahi Adamu, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the convention marks the beginning of the healing process for the party.
Abdullahi Adamu now delivering his speech accompanied by Senator Iyiola Omisore. The race has started.
HOPE UZODINMA: THIS CONVENTION IS UNIQUE
Hope Uzodimma, Imo governor and chairman of the convention committee, gives welcome remarks, thanks Abdullahi Adamu, APC national chairman, for finding him worthy to chair the convention.
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Eagle Square, venue of the Special Convention and Presidential Primary of his ruling All Progressives Congress APC.
The president arrived at exactly 7:41pm.
The convention has now begun.
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Eagle Square, venue of the Special Convention and Presidential Primary of his ruling All Progressives Congress APC.
The president arrived at exactly 7:41pm.
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has arrived at the venue of the convention.
Umahi is one of the presidential aspirants of the party.
A presidential aspirant, Rotimi Ameachi, has just arrived.
Ameachi, who arrived at the venue at 6.40pm, was accompanied by a retinue of aides and supporters.
He moved around the Eagle Square premises to greet delegates before settling down.
The names of five presidential aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress submitted to President Muhammadu Buhari as most preferred by northern governors have been rejected by seven presidential aspirants.
This was contained in a joint statement on Tuesday by the aggrieved aspirants.
The aspirants are Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade; former Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba; former Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu; former Governor Rochas Okorocha and businessman Tein Jack-Rich.
According to them, they were not consulted before the northern governors arrived at the decision.
The names submitted to Buhari are former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu; a former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi; Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo.
Jack Rich
A former governor of Zamfara State, Ahmed Yerima
Tunde Bak
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State who is a presidential aspirant has just arrived.
Also, governors of Borno and Zamfara states, Babagana Zulum and Bello Matawalle have arrived.
We want a presidential candidate that can beat Atiku - Gov Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has said that the action the APC will take in the next few hours will be based on the ability of an aspirant to beat former vice president Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Sule disclosed this while answering questions from journalists at the venue of the party's presidential primary on Tuesday.
There are rumours that the party has cut the number of its presidential aspirants to two.
Sule said, "We have to produce someone who can match Atiku and beat him. Any decision less than this we, as a party, are in trouble."
Police operatives at the venue of the APC convention have arrested three phone snatchers.
Many of them took advantage of the rowdiness created by security personnel at the entrance of Eagle Square to steal from their victims.
They were beaten ruthlessly and taken to an unknown destination by the police.
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