OWAN, Nigeria– The Majority eader of the House of Representatives, Julius Ihonvbere, has reportedly lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Owan Federal Constituency, Embassy66 News reportedly gathered.
The primary election held on Saturday, was won by former Commissioner for Mining, Andrew Ijegbai.
It was reported that results were announced shortly after the exercise by the returning officer, Mr. Kelvin Muhammed.
According to the official figures released at the collation centre, Ijegbai secured 3,695 votes to emerge winner of the contest. Ihonvbere polled 1,005 votes, while Abdul Oroh scored 1,740 votes. Folly garnered 505 votes, and Barrister Scot received 642 votes. A total of 7,587 votes were cast in the primary election.
Reacting after the announcement, winner Ijegbai commended party executives for what he described as a transparent and credible process. He pledged to represent the people of Owan Federal Constituency effectively if elected at the general elections.