Leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kogi East
Senatorial District have nominated Mr Mohammed, 43, first son of Late Prince
Abubakar Audu, to replace him as the party’ s governorship candidate.
The leaders, stakeholders and delegates who made this known
in Lokoja on Thursday after a marathon meeting, said they arrived at the
decision after due consultations .
Their spokesman, Mr Daniel Isah, the Vice Chairman of APC in
Kogi East, said they have resolved and are determined to back Mohammed to
replace his father if the National Working Committee orders fresh primaries.
Isah thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission
and the national leadership of the party for the opportunity given to them to
find a replacement for Audu who died on Nov. 23 at Ogbonicha, Ofu Local
Government.
He appealed to the national leadership of the party to give
their decision utmost consideration and approval in the overall interest of the
party and the state.
Present at the meeting were Alhaji Lincho Ocheje, Hon.
Hassan Omale, Hon. Benjamin Ikhani, and Sen. Emmanuel Dangana, among others.
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