NDC Gov’ship Primary: Dumo Lulu-Briggs Sweeps Akuku-Toru LGA Of Rivers

Dumo Lulu-Briggs has won the Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State in the governorship election primary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Lulu-Briggs polled a total of 1,480 votes to emerge victorious in his home Local Government Area.

No party agent was present for Blessing Fubara during the exercise.

He queued in front of his supporters as delegates and party members from wards across Akuku-Toru Local Government Area voted overwhelmingly for him, with no single person queuing behind the other aspirant.

The first election conducted was the presidential primary, where 1,380 delegates queued up to vote for the party’s sole consensus presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The primary elections for the NDC are ongoing in the 23 LGAs of the coastal state.

Marafa Wins in Zamfara

Meanwhile, Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the NDC governorship candidate in Zamfara.

Marafa, who served as the Zamfara State campaign coordinator for Tinubu/Shettima during the 2023 general elections, emerged through consensus as the sole aspirant for the party’s governorship ticket.

The chairman of the party’s election committee, Aminu Jelani, announced his emergence during a gathering held in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.

Speaking shortly after his emergence, Marafa expressed appreciation to members of the party for the confidence reposed in him.

He pledged to tackle corruption and restore good governance in the state.

Marafa described corruption as the major factor responsible for the challenges facing Zamfara State and assured supporters that his administration would prioritise transparency, accountability, and prudent management of public resources if elected governor.

The former lawmaker promised to improve security, strengthen governance, promote the welfare of the people, and ensure equitable distribution of wealth without segregation across the state.

The party also announced candidates for all 34 electable positions across the state.