By Our Correspondent

National News – The All Progressives Congress in Enugu State has declared the winners of its senatorial primary elections ahead of the 2027 National Assembly polls.

The exercise, conducted across the state on Monday, produced Senator Osita Ngwu, Senator Kelvin Chukwu, and Chief Ikeje Asogwa as the party’s candidates for the Enugu West, Enugu East, and Enugu North senatorial districts respectively.

The results were announced on Tuesday at the APC State Secretariat in Enugu by Rt. Hon. Solomon Funkekeme, Chairman of the APC National Assembly Primary Elections Committee for Enugu State.

He praised party members for the peaceful conduct of the primaries and described the process as orderly and transparent.

According to the committee, Osita Ngwu secured 70,015 votes to emerge winner of the Enugu West Senatorial District primary.

In Enugu East, Kelvin Chukwu defeated Nnaji Shalom Nwakaego after polling 111,743 votes against 482 votes.

Chief Ikeje Asogwa won the Enugu North contest with 125,089 votes out of 152,886 registered party members.

Other aspirants in the Enugu North race included Dr. Ugo Ugwuanyi, Chinazo Eze, and Princess Edith Ugwuanyi.

APC officials said the primaries reflected the party’s commitment to internal democracy and preparation for the 2027 general elections.

The APC State Chairman, Dr. Martin Chukwunweike, said the senatorial primaries concluded a process that started in the state’s 260 wards.

He added that House of Assembly primaries would hold on Wednesday, while governorship and presidential primaries are scheduled for Thursday and Friday.

Speaking on behalf of the winners, Osita Ngwu thanked party leaders and supporters for their confidence and urged members to remain united ahead of the 2027 elections.