Kogi APC Nominates Audu’s Son as Governorship Candidate

Leaders of All Progressives Congress in Kogi East Senatorial District have nominated 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, the state capital, 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 to back Mohammed to replace his father if the NWC orders fresh primaries. He thanked INEC and the national leadership of APC for the opportunity given to them to find a replacement for Audu who died on November 23 at Ogbonicha, Ofu LGA of Kogi State.

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.