Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi east senatorial district has nominated Mohammed, 43, first son of late 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.
Daniel Isah, vice-chairman of the 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 primary.
Isah thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the national leadership of the party for the opportunity given to them to find a replacement for Audu, who died on November 23.
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He appealed to the 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 Lincho Ocheje, Hassan Omale, Benjamin Ikhani, and Emmanuel Dangana, among others.
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