May 26, 2026
By Emmanuel Iheaka
OWERRI — Three former aspirants in the just-concluded senatorial primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Imo North Senatorial District — Longers Anyanwu, Gloria Akobundu and Kennedy Ike Odoeme — have said their decision to step down for the incumbent senator, Patrick Ndubueze, was voluntary.
The trio, considered strong contenders in the race, had announced their withdrawal shortly before the commencement of the primary and subsequently urged their supporters to vote for Ndubueze.
Speaking during a press briefing in Owerri on Saturday, the former aspirants said their decision was based on the zoning arrangement in the area.
