As early as 12noon, dozens of heavily armed security operatives had cordoned off major roads linking the Abuja Eagle Square, venue of the convention in a bid to ensure that nothing untoward occurs. Delegates from the 36 states passed through rigorous accreditation processes in various locations, including the National Stadium and at the Old Parade Ground. Imo state deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere insisted that the result declared by Ahmed Gulak, which indicated that Senator Hope Uzodinma won the primaries should stand. He maintained that the rescheduled primary had already been compromised adding: “I can tell you that there is nothing going on in Imo state. From the point the panel was appointed, they were taken by the son in-law to the governor in a private jet to lmo State.

Source: The Guardian October 07, 2018 04:07 UTC