Former Head of State, Major General Muhammadu Buhari has emerged the winner in the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary.
No fewer than 7,214 delegates voted at the
convention held at the teslim balogun stadium in Surulere, Lagos, western Nigeria.though 8,000 delegates were initially expected at the convention.
SEE THE OFFICIAL RESULTS BELOW:
Gen. Buhari – 3,430
Kwankwaso – 974
Atiku – 954 Okorocha – 674Nda-Isaiah – 10
Even with the official result Buhari has not been officially declared as the winner of the primaries, if he former president eventually wins APC Presidential the ticket, he will be contesting against President Goodluck Jonathan, who clinched the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s ticket, in next year’s presidential election.
Meanwhile, Atiku has congratulated Buhari on his victory.
Check out the LIVE updates below:
14:10 Counting is almost over. Minimal number of the ballot papers is left. Buhari’s box is literally stuffed with them.
13:53 Sam Nda-Isaiah gains 7 votes. General Buhari may secure over 70%.
13:40 Counting of votes resumes after a short break.
12:48 It’s getting hotter and hotter. Caterers serve some drinks (non-alcoholic) for the delegates, supporters and security agents. The LeadershipNG publisher got his forth vote.
12:32 About 6,000 ballot papers sorted. Buhari is set to collect about 65% of total votes casted. For every 10 votes for the General (rtd.), one shall hear: 3 for Kwankwaso, 2 for Rochas and 1 for Atiku. Sam’s number of ballot papers is fixed.
11:57. Five of the votes declared invalid at the moment. Nda-Isiah’s box reportedly contains three ballot papers now.
11:30 Second vote goes to Sam Nda-Isiah. Some people applauded. Maybe he should be appointed as the running mate, as compensation?
10:50 Over 1,000 votes have been processed. Buhari is in clear lead, gathering the same volume of the ballot papers, as four other candidates combined.
Atiku Abubakar is in clear third place at the moment. The main surprise of the day, as Governor Kwankwaso overtook him. Rochas Okorocha and Sam Nda-Isiah are far behind.
10:43 GMB’s box is almost full. Another one will be soon needed. The lead seems now much more comfortable.
10:25 According to multiple sources at the venue, General Muhammadu Buhari takes an early lead.
SEE THE OFFICIAL RESULTS BELOW:
Gen. Buhari – 3,430
Kwankwaso – 974
Even with the official result Buhari has not been officially declared as the winner of the primaries, if he former president eventually wins APC Presidential the ticket, he will be contesting against President Goodluck Jonathan, who clinched the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s ticket, in next year’s presidential election.
Meanwhile, Atiku has congratulated Buhari on his victory.
Check out the LIVE updates below:
14:10 Counting is almost over. Minimal number of the ballot papers is left. Buhari’s box is literally stuffed with them.
13:53 Sam Nda-Isaiah gains 7 votes. General Buhari may secure over 70%.
13:40 Counting of votes resumes after a short break.
12:48 It’s getting hotter and hotter. Caterers serve some drinks (non-alcoholic) for the delegates, supporters and security agents. The LeadershipNG publisher got his forth vote.
12:32 About 6,000 ballot papers sorted. Buhari is set to collect about 65% of total votes casted. For every 10 votes for the General (rtd.), one shall hear: 3 for Kwankwaso, 2 for Rochas and 1 for Atiku. Sam’s number of ballot papers is fixed.
11:57. Five of the votes declared invalid at the moment. Nda-Isiah’s box reportedly contains three ballot papers now.
11:30 Second vote goes to Sam Nda-Isiah. Some people applauded. Maybe he should be appointed as the running mate, as compensation?
10:50 Over 1,000 votes have been processed. Buhari is in clear lead, gathering the same volume of the ballot papers, as four other candidates combined.
Atiku Abubakar is in clear third place at the moment. The main surprise of the day, as Governor Kwankwaso overtook him. Rochas Okorocha and Sam Nda-Isiah are far behind.
10:43 GMB’s box is almost full. Another one will be soon needed. The lead seems now much more comfortable.
10:25 According to multiple sources at the venue, General Muhammadu Buhari takes an early lead.
Sorting of votes. Photo: @thecableng
SOURCE: NAIJ
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