Atiku Abubakar emerges winner in Edo ADC presidential primary
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clinched victory in the Edo State African Democratic Congress presidential primary. The announcement was made by the party’s Electoral Committee Chair, Mabel Adinkwu, in Benin. Atiku Abubakar secured the highest number of votes among all contestants. Party officials praised the process for being peaceful and transparent.
What we know
- Atiku Abubakar was declared winner of the Edo State ADC presidential primary by Mabel Adinkwu.
- Atiku Abubakar received 17,729 votes, while his closest rival, Rotimi Amaechi, got 10,116 votes.
- Alhaji Mohammed Hayatu-Deen scored 1,906 votes in the primary.
- The process was described as peaceful, free, fair, and credible by party officials.
- Sylvester Ewanehi, deputy state chairman, commended all participants and emphasized unity among contestants.
