NewsPoliticsPDP Submits Nominees to Replace Umahi, Deputy to INEC

ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the names of its nominees for governor and deputy governor of Ebonyi have been submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Iyorchia Ayu, PDP national chairman, disclosed this at a media briefing on Tuesday.

A federal high court sitting in Abuja had ordered the removal of Dave Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, and Eric Kelechi Igwe, deputy governor of the state, following their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

However, Iyorchia said the party has nominated Iduma Igariwe and Fred Udogwu to replace Umahi and Igwe.

“After due consultations with other colleagues, we are happy to inform you that for the position of governor, the party, after due consultations with stakeholders in Ebonyi State, is putting forward honourable Iduma Igariwe as the new governor.

“For position of deputy governor, the party is putting forward Mr. Fred Udogwu,” he said.

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