By Amara Ehia, Abakaliki
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recorded a landslide victory in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election in Ebonyi State, securing an overwhelming majority of votes cast across the state.
Results announced at the state collation centre in Abakaliki showed that Atiku polled 15,300 votes to defeat former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, who garnered 2,200 votes, while fellow aspirant Muhammad Hayatudeen scored 200 votes.
The exercise, conducted in the 171 wards spread across Ebonyi’s 13 local government areas, attracted significant participation from party members. Electoral officials disclosed that out of the 18,891 registered voters, 17,700 were accredited for the primary.
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Announcing the outcome at Preston Hotel, the venue of the state collation, Chairman of the Ebonyi State Presidential Primary Election Committee and ADC National Vice Chairman (Diaspora), Fred Onwe, declared Atiku winner of the contest after emerging with the highest number of votes.
Speaking after the exercise, the state chairman of the party, Silas Joseph Onu, praised electoral officers and party officials for ensuring a smooth process despite the heavy rainfall that affected parts of the state during the poll.
The committee also commended all the aspirants for their peaceful conduct throughout the primary, describing the exercise as a demonstration of internal democracy within the party. Atiku’s victory in Ebonyi adds to his growing support base as the ADC concludes its presidential nomination process ahead of the next general election.
