Some of the states, where there are likely to be plenty of fireworks are Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Oyo states. No fewer than 177 governorship aspirants are jostling for the party’s governorship tickets in the 36 states of the federation. There are indications that the two factions of the party in Rivers State will settle for parallel governorship primaries. That is why President Muhammadu Buhari chose direct primary for the presidential ticket so that no law would stop him. Apart from Udoedeghe, who is from a different senatorial district, the three other aspirants are from Eket Senatorial District.

Source: The Guardian September 30, 2018 04:41 UTC