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PDP primaries: Ereyitomi wins Warri Federal Constituency ticket as Okowa’s ally loses in Isoko

Winners and losers have emerged in the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) primary elections held in Delta State.

One of the winners is Mr Thomas Ereyitomi, who won the party’s ticket for the Warri Federal Constituency, and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s ally, Bashorun Askia Ogieh is one of the losers.

Ereyitomi, the incumbent Representative for the constituency at the National Assembly, on Sunday polled 96 votes to defeat his rival, Mr Smart Asekutu who scored six votes.

Asekutu is the incumbent Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that 102 accredited delegates voted during the primary election at the Warri City stadium amid tight security.

The delegates were drawn from Warri South, Warri South-West and Warri North Local Government Areas that made up the Warri Federal Constituency.

The Returning Officer for the election was Mr Charles Aniagwu, Commissioner for Information in Delta.

Responding to the victory, Ereyitomi said that the votes were a result of his hard work, dedication and an indication that the people of Warri Federal Constituency appreciate what he had been doing.

“I am very elated. The victory is for the people of this federal constituency. The overwhelming votes were an indication that as a lawmaker, I performed to expectations.

“We are just two in this contest. I will want my opponent to show the spirit of sportsmanship. We live together and build Warri Federal Constituency to the benefit of all,” he said.

Ereyitomi said that the peaceful conduct of the election demonstrated the transparency PDP had been known for, adding that the party would continue to maintain it.

Also, Mr Mathew Opuoru won the Warri South Constituency 2 PDP primary election in the Delta House of Assembly.

The incumbent lawmaker polled a total of 10 votes to defeat his closest rival, Dr Michael Tidi, who scored a total of six votes and Emoubo Bazunu, who scored four votes.

Addressing newsmen, Opuoru said that he was happy to have won the contest, attributing the victory to God.

“I am happy to win the primary election despite all obstacles. I thank God for the victory.

“I also thank the Delta governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and the PDP supporters,” he said.

Opuoru said that as a lawmaker, he would continue to represent and project the interest of the people at the House of Assembly.

Ukodhiko floors Okowa’s ally, Ogieh in Isoko

Meanwhile, the immediate past Delta State Commissioner for Energy, Pastor Engr. Jonathan Ukodhiko has won the PDP primary election for House of Representatives, Isoko Federal Constituency, flooring Okowa’s ally, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, who is a former Managing Director of DESOPADEC in the process.

Declaring the result at the election held at the Oleh Township Stadium Oleh on Sunday, Returning Officer, Mr Noel Omodon said Ukodhiko polled 33 votes to defeat his closest challenger, the former Managing Director of DESOPADEC, who scored 21 votes.

According to the result, Hon. Orezi Esievo scored 11 votes to place third while Dickson Ebegbare got 5 votes, Itiako Ikpokpo 3 votes and Johnson Erijo 2 votes respectively.

Omodon said: “With the powers conferred on me as returning officer for this election, i hereby declare Jonathan Ukodhiko winner having polled the highest votes in this election”.

Responding, Ukodhiko thanked God and the delegates for his choice adding that Isoko people made the right choice.

He commended his co-aspirants for their spirit of sportsmanship saying the election was peaceful, free, fair and acceptable to all aspirants.

He urged party stakeholders to close ranks and remain united for the task of winning the general election.

May 22, 2022
INEC lauds PDP on peaceful primaries in Delta

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lauded the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the peaceful condition of its primaries in Delta.

Rev. Monday Udoh-Tom, the state INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) said this after monitoring the House of Assembly and House of Representatives primaries of the PDP in the three senatorial districts of the state on Sunday in Asaba.

The REC who visited some the Local Government Areas (LGAs) to observe the primaries, said they were well organised.

”The primaries were well organised and peaceful. Aside from that, the delegates were well informed of their roles.”The delegates played their roles well by voting for the candidates of their choice. There were no void votes, their votes were all valid.

”If all the political parties can toll this line, it would go a long way in ensuring free, fair and credible elections in the state and country at large,” he said.

Udoh-Tom advised political parties and delegates to be orderly and avoid all forms of violence. According to him, no election is worth the blood of anyone.

”If you don’t win today, it does not mean that you cannot win tomorrow

”So we should allow peace and the greatest interest of our communities to prevail during, after primaries and general elections.

”Because no one person can come as a visitor or a stranger to rule Delta.

“Everybody contesting in the various political parties are all from Delta and they all belong to another,” he said.

The REC visited Oshimili South, Ika North East, and Ethiope West constituencies where House of Assembly and House of Representatives primaries were held.

He expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the primaries.

Mrs Marilyn Okowa-Daramola emerged as PDP flag bearer for the state House of Assembly seat for Ika North East, while,Mrs Bridget Anyafulu emerged as the Oshimili South flag bearer of the party.

Mr Arthur Akpovwovwo was elected as the flag bearer for the Ethiope East constituency, while Ethiope West has Mr Christian Onogba as the flag bearer.

Meanwhile, no candidate was elected for the Ethiope East/ West Federal constituency, as both aspirants, Mr Ben Igbakpa and Mrs Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu scored 34 votes each.

May 22, 2022
Uduaghan’s daughter, Orode reacts after losing PDP House of Assembly ticket

Orode Uduaghan, daughter of former Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan has reacted after losing the House of Assembly ticket of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for Warri North Constituency.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Orode on Sunday lost the House of Assembly ticket to Fred Martin, who won the PDP ticket for Warri North Constituency after polling 25 votes from the party’s delegates to contest the House of Assembly seat in the 2023 general election.

Orode, however, said she remains committed to serving the people of Warri North, Delta state and Nigeria in her own capacity despite losing out in the PDP primary election.

She congratulated the winner and stressed that Fred would be held to the highest standards in flying the PDP flag for the Warri North Constituency seat in the 2023 general election.

She stated thus: “I want to thank everyone who has offered support since I declared my intention to represent Warri North constituency at the Delta State House of Assembly under the People’s Democratic Party. The journey was not without its challenges, we fought well and hard and your immense support served to strengthen the conviction for what was possible.

“I would also like to congratulate Honorable Alfred Martins on his victory at the PDP primaries. Our conviction is that service is a privilege, and we will hold you to the highest standards of this privilege ceded to you today by the party. We entrust to you again the vision for a greater Warri North and beseech you to serve our people dutifully as you vie for your second term.

“I thank my incredible campaign team for working tirelessly towards our #greaterwarrinorth agenda. You made history and served notice that systemic predispositions could be shaken in Delta state. This is only the beginning.

“There is no political title as important as the title of citizen, and our political choices must match our aspirations. I, therefore, call on all well-meaning Nigerians to participate actively in the electoral process come 2023.

“I remain committed to serving the people of Warri North, Delta state and Nigeria in my own capacity.

“God bless Nigeria, God bless Delta state, and God bless the great people of Warri North. A Greater Warri North begins now. We have only just begun”.

May 22, 2022
BREAKING: PDP’s House of Reps primary for Ibori’s daughter, Igbakpa end in deadlock

The primary election for the ticket of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for Ethiope Federal Constituency on Sunday ended in a deadlock between Mrs Eriatake Ibori-Suenu and Hon Ben Rollands Igbakpa.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports both Eriatake, daughter of former Governor James Ibori and Igbakpa polled 34 votes each from delegates of the PDP.

With the tie, a rerun is expected to decide who will fly the flag of the PDP for Ethiope Federal Constituency in the 2023 General Election.

TNG reports the third aspirant in the contest, Emonefe Ufuoma scored zero votes.

Details shortly…

May 22, 2022
PDP House of Assembly primary election: See full list of winners from Delta
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday conducted its primary election in Delta State to determine its candidates for the State House of Assembly in the 2023 general election.

TheNewsGuru.com reports that while the daughter of Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa won the ticket of the party, the daughter of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan lost out.

See full list of winners below:
1. Isoko South 1 – Hon. Bino Ohwede
2. Isoko South 2 – Hon. Ferguson Onwo
3. Oshimili North – Barr Esenwa
4. Okpe Local Government – Chief James Augoye
5. Ndokwa West – Hon Charles Emetulu
6. Ethiope East – Arthur Akpovwovwo
7. Ethiope West – Hon. Christian Onogba.
8. Oshimili South – Bridget Anyafulu
9. Warri South Constituency 2 – Hon Poko Matthew Opuoru
10. Isoko North – Bernard Odior
11. Warri North – Fred Martins
12. Ughelli North 1 – Jimmy Elijah Idiovwa
13. Ughelli North 2 – Hon. Onoriode Agofure
14. Udu – Hon. Brown Jite
15. Ika South – Hon Okoh Festus
16. Warri South West Constituency – Hon Emomotimi Guwor
17. Ika North East – Barr. Marilyn Okowa-Daramola
18. Aniocha South – Hon Chief Isaac Anwuzia PhD
19. Ndokwa East – IJELE (Prince Emeka Osamuta)
20. Aniocha North – Engr Emeka Nwaobi
21. Uvwie – Solomon Igharakpata
22. Patani – Hon Emmanuel Sinebe
23. Ukwuani -Ogbuefi Chukudi Dafe
24. Sapele – Perkins Umukoro
25. Ughelli South – Festus Otuama
26. Burutu North – Hon. Asupa Forteta
27. Warri South 1 – Austin Uroyo
28. Bomadi – Hon Engr k O Preyor
May 22, 2022
FLASH: Gov Okowa’s daughter, Marilyn wins PDP House of Assembly ticket

Barr Marilyn Okowa-Daramola, the daughter of Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has won the House of Assembly ticket of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Marilyn won the House of Assembly ticket of the PDP to contest the Ika North East seat in the Delta State House of Assembly.

The Governor’s daughter was returned unopposed in the primary election for the Ika North East seat.

Details shortly…

May 22, 2022
2023: Results trickle in from Delta as PDP holds primary election
Results of the primary election conducted by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State have started trickling in.

DELTA PDP: RESULTS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PRIMARIES
1. Isoko South 1 – Hon. Bino Ohwede
2. Isoko South 2 – Hon. Ferguson Onwo
3. Oshimili North – Barr Esenwa
4. Okpe Constituency – Chief James Augoye
5. Sapele Constituency – Chief Umukoro Perkins
6. Ndokwa West – Hon Charles Emetulu
7. Ethiope East – Arthur Akpovwovwo
8. Ethiope West – Hon. Christian Onogba.
9. Oshimili South – Bridget Anyafulu
10. Warri South Constituency 2 – Hon Poko Matthew Opuoru
11. Isoko North – Bernard Odior
12. Warri North – Fred Martins
More to follow….

Recall that the PDP had scheduled its primary elections to nominate candidates for the 2023 general elections for Sunday, May 22.

The party, in a statement by its National Organising Secretary, Mr Umar Bature, on Saturday night in Abuja informed all aspirants contesting the various elective positions in the 2023 general elections, delegates and party members that the primaries would go on as scheduled.

The party said that for the avoidance of doubt, the state House of Assembly primaries to elect candidates would hold on Sunday, May 22.

It added that the House of Representatives Primaries to elect candidates would also hold on Sunday, May 22, while the Senatorial Primary to elect candidates would hold on Monday, May 23.

“The National Working Committee has approved that in the event of unforeseen situations, the Senatorial Primary may extend to Tuesday, May 24.

The NWC further clarified those qualified and eligible to vote as delegates in the forthcoming Primaries and National Convention of the party.

The party said that by the virtue of Section 84(8) of the Electoral Act, 2022 “they are three ad hoc delegates per ward, elected at the ward congresses and one national delegate per local government, elected at the local government area congresses.
May 22, 2022
PDP to go ahead with primaries as scheduled on Sunday, May 22

The main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP said its primaries will start as from May 22 (today) as scheduled.

TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this was contained in a release issued and signed by the Organising Secretary of the party, Hon Umar Bature.

In the release, Bature stated that: “This is to inform Aspirants to various elective positions in the 2023 general election, Delegates and teeming members of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that our Primaries to nominate candidates for the 2023 general elections will commence as officially scheduled on Sunday, May 22, 2022.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the State Houses of Assembly Primaries to elect our State House of Assembly candidates will hold on Sunday, May 22, 2022, the House of Representatives Primaries to elect our House of Representatives candidates will also hold on Sunday, May 22, 2022 while the Senatorial Primary to elect our Senatorial candidates will hold on Monday, May 23, 2022.

“The National Working Committee has approved that in the event of unforeseen logistic situations activities of the Senatorial Primary may extend to Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

“The NWC further clarifies that by virtue of Section 84(8) of the Electoral Act, 2022, those qualified and eligible to vote as delegates in the forthcoming Primaries and National Convention of our great Party are the three (3) AD-HOC Delegates per ward, elected at the Ward Congresses and one (1) National Delegate per Local Government, elected at the Local Government Area Congresses.

“All aspirants, critical stakeholders, leaders and teeming members of our Party should please take note.

May 22, 2022
2023 Election:We will not yield to your request -INEC to Political parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finally responded to appeals from All Progressive congress asking for extension of primary elections timetable.

INEC made it clear on Thursday that it will not extend the deadline for the conduct of primaries.

The electoral body reiterated via a statement that the deadline remains “firm and fixed” for Friday, June 3.

It advised political parties to make use of the 1 month from today to conclude their primaries .

TheNewsGuru.com reliably gathered through a statement issued and signed by Festus Okoye, the National Commissioner & Chairman of INEC.

Okoye said all 18 political parties were given enough time to carry out their conventions and congresses, primaries for the purpose of nominating candidates for various elective offices.

”It will be recalled that on 26th February 2022, the Commission released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election. It provides for parties to conduct their primaries for the nomination of candidates from 4th April to 3rd June 2022.

In compliance with section 82(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, all 18 political parties have served the required notices indicating the dates for their conventions, congresses, and primaries for the purpose of nominating candidates for various elective offices as specified in the Constitution and the Electoral Act. Some of the parties have already commenced the process for which the Commission has deployed staff to monitor the exercise as required by law.

”Given the importance of the exercise to the emergence of candidates for the various elective positions for the 2023 General Election, it is imperative to remind political parties that they have one month from today to conclude their primaries. The deadline remains Friday 3rd June 2022.

”While urging the parties to ensure rancour-free and transparent exercise, the Commission reiterates that the deadline is firm and fixed.

”Nominations for Presidential and National Assembly elections shall be submitted through the INEC web portal from 10th to 17th June 2022 while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly nominations shall be submitted between 1st and 15th July 2022.

”Political parties are further reminded that they must submit to the Commission the list of candidates who must have emerged from valid.

”The Commission will continue to work with political parties to ensure fidelity to the Constitution, the Electoral Act, and the timelines for all the activities contained in the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election.”

”

May 5, 2022
Political parties backed by law to conduct primary elections – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said political parties are backed by law to conduct primary elections.

INEC Chairman, Information and Voter Committee, Festus Okoye stated this on Wednesday on a monitored Channels Television programme.

“The conduct of primaries is within the domestic realm of the various political parties,” he said while making reference to Section 87 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.

“But the only thing Section 87 makes clear is that in conducting their party primaries, the various political parties must be democratic and also conform to internal democratic principles within their own framework”.

Okoye also reacted to the recent passage of the electronic transmission of election results by the Senate chamber of the National Assembly.

While noting that the issue was in view, the INEC official said the Conference Committee would have to meet before sending the bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent.

He explained that once the bill has been signed, it becomes binding on the electoral umpire for implementation in future elections.

“When you have direct primaries and you say the commission must monitor all the direct primaries of the political parties, the implication is that if the political parties are organising their primaries in every ward, the commission must deploy to over 8,809 registration areas to go and monitor the primaries of these political parties.

“That is huge resources in terms of the personnel that will be deployed and also in terms of cost involved. But the moment the law is passed, the commission will not have challenges in obeying the law,” Okoye added.

His remarks come a day after the Senate bowed to pressure and gave INEC the sole power to determine the mode of transmission of results.

This followed the reversal of the Senate’s earlier decision that INEC may consider the electronic transmission of results “provided national [network] coverage is adjudged to be adequate and secure” by the Nigerian Communications Commission and approved by the National Assembly.

Under a new amendment of Clause 52 (2) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, the Senate resolved that “voting at an election and transmission of results under this Bill shall be in accordance with the procedure determined by the Commission, which may include electronic voting.”

October 13, 2021