The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu, who is the party’s returning officer for the election announced that Mr Ozigbo polled a total of 62 to win the primary.
Valentine Ozigbo has emerged as the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Anambra governorship election billed for November 6, 2021.
His spokesperson Aziza Uko confirmed the development to Peoples Gazette Saturday night.
Mr Ozigbo, the immediate past CEO of Transcorp Plc, defeated 12 other aspirants who participated in the primary organised by the National Working Committee of the PDP at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Center, Awka.
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu, who is the party’s returning officer for the election announced that Mr Ozigbo polled a total of 62 to win the primary.
His nearest contender, Dr Obiora Okonkwo, scored 58 votes, while Senator Uche Ekwunife polled 44 votes.
Of the 16 aspirants who obtained the PDP nomination and declaration of interest forms, 12 aspirants were present at the venue and participated in the voting process.
