Tinubu Secures Landslide Victory in Ebonyi APC Presidential Primary
President Bola Tinubu recorded a sweeping victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary held in Ebonyi State, securing all 207,579 valid votes cast across the state.
Announcing the outcome in Abakaliki, Governor Francis Nwifuru, who served as the State Collation Officer, noted that the APC’s membership in Ebonyi totals 215,490, with 207,579 members accredited and participating in the vote.
Vote Breakdown Across Local Government Areas
The results showed Tinubu polling 15,673 votes in Abakaliki, 10,718 in Afikpo North, 10,713 in Ohaozara, 16,413 in Ebonyi, 11,694 in Edda, 11,928 in Ohaukwu, 19,088 in Ezza South, and 19,341 in Ikwo.
He also received 17,501 votes in Izzi, 8,406 in Ivo, 19,160 in Ishielu, 25,453 in Ezza North, 18,300 in Afikpo South, and 13,896 in Onicha Local Government Area.
Governor Commends Peaceful and Orderly Exercise
Governor Nwifuru certified the result as a true reflection of the votes collated from across the state and commended party members for conducting a peaceful, transparent, and orderly primary.
Minister of Works David Umahi Praises APC Dominance
Minister of Works David Umahi addressed party members at his Umunaga Ward in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area, describing Ebonyi as a stronghold of the APC.
He declared, “Ebonyi State is totally APC. We are only APC,” and noted that there was practically no opposition presence in Ohaozara LGA.
Umahi Expresses Confidence in Tinubu’s Reform Agenda
Umahi said the strong turnout reflected party members’ confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership and reform agenda, adding that he believes Tinubu will address Nigeria’s insecurity challenges within the next five years if re‑elected in 2027.
He highlighted that the Tinubu administration has integrated the South‑East into mainstream national politics through key appointments and infrastructure projects, stating, “Bola Tinubu is the Biafra we have been looking for; a man who has integrated the South‑East, given us juicy appointments and very important infrastructure.”
Umahi added that he laughs when critics claim the reforms have caused hardship, arguing that no one can say where Nigeria would be without them.
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