BOMADI – Thousands of All Progressives Congress members in Bomadi Local Government Area on Saturday participated in the party’s Presidential Primary election held across the 10 wards of the council.
At Ogbeinama Ward 6, APC leader in Bomadi and former Senator, James Manager, alongside lawyer Mr. Newworld Safugha, were seen on the queue after accreditation.
Speaking to reporters, Safugha said the massive turnout was to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for what he described as the even distribution of dividends of democracy across the country. “That is why the people of Ogbeinama Ward 6 came out en masse to vote for him,” he said.
The exercise was also peaceful at Akugbene Wards 7, 8 and 9, where APC members cast their votes for President Tinubu. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Kelly Penawou, who monitored the process, described it as rancour-free.
In Bomadi Ward 1 and Kpakiama Ward 2, party faithful also participated in the primary. Bomadi Council Chairman, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, said Kpakiama remained fully APC and thanked members for their participation.
Bomadi LGA APC Chairman, Mr. Peres Seleyeibo, and former Commissioner, David Ekerekosu, confirmed that their votes were cast for Tinubu.
A similar turnout was recorded at Kalafiugbene/Ekamtagbene Ward 5 and Ogriagbene Ward 4, where members came out in large numbers.
The Collation Officer for Bomadi Local Government Area, Chief Joseph Otirhue, declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu winner of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Primary in the council.
Otirhue, who is also Chairman of the Delta State Local Government Service Commission, described the exercise in Bomadi as peaceful and transparent, noting that it met all provisions of the Electoral Act. He said the outcome affirmed the choice of Bomadi people for President Tinubu as the party’s 2027 presidential candidate.
He commended APC leaders and stakeholders in the area, including Senator James Manager, Bomadi Council Chairman Hon. Dagidi Rawlings Andaye, and Commissioner Prince Kelly Penawou, for ensuring a seamless process.
The collation officer also applauded residents for turning out en masse to affirm support for the President’s second-term bid in 2027.
Otirhue further praised the INEC Electoral Officer, the DPO of Bomadi Division, the DSS, NSCDC, and the Nigerian Army for their proactive role in maintaining peace during the exercise.
Other dignitaries present included South South APC Zonal Legal Adviser, Barr. Newworld Safugha; APC House of Assembly Candidate, Barr. Funyei Manager; LGA Party Chairman, Peres Seleyeibo; and former Commissioner, Barr. David Ekerekosu.
