APC Makes N1.3bn From Sale Of Governorship Forms In Imo, Kogi, Bayelsa

The All Progressives Congress raked in N1.3 billion from the sale of governorship forms in Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa states respectively.

The APC sold the governorship forms for N50 million and sold them at its national headquarters in Abuja between February 15 and 22.

In Kogi, many aspirants across the three senatorial zones sprang up with each of them promising to consolidate on the achievements of Governor Yahaya Bello.

Those eyeing Bello’s seat are Abdukareem Jamiu; Dr Sanusi Ohiare; James Faleke; Ahmed Ododo; Salami Deedat; Shuaibu Audu; Yakubu Oseni; the Accountant General of the state, Momoh Jibril; Yusuf Okala and the Commissioner for Fnance, Ashiru Idris.

Others are Edward Onoja, Stephen Ocheni, Abubakar Achimugu, Idachaba Friday, Salaudeen Abdulkudus, David Jimoh, Senator Smart Adeyemi, Muritala Ajaka and Halima Alfa.

In Bayelsa, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, Ogbomade Johnson, Joshua Maciver, Barrister Daumiebi Sunday Festus, Prof (Mrs) Ongobi Maureen and Lyon Pereworimini David are in the race.

Meanwhile, there are concerns for Sylva as some stakeholders say he must resign before the poll.

While the Bayelsa election is slated for November, the pundits say Sylva has enough time to resign before the poll.

In Imo, Governor Hope Uzodimma is seeking re-election on the APC’s platform. Similarly, another aspirant, Juliet Awa Obasi, is contesting against the governor.

In the schedule of activities for the elections signed by the National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, the party had slated April 10, for the primaries.

However, the April 10, date for the primary has been postponed on the grounds that it coincides with Easter Monday, Daily Trust was hinted yesterday.