The member representing Obingwa West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Erondu Uchenna Erondu, has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Abia South.
Announcing the results in Umuahia on Thursday, the Chairman of the 2026 Senatorial Primary Election Committee, who also handed the certificate of return to Erondu, revealed that the lawmaker secured 15,982 votes. His closest rival, Dr. Blessing Nwagba, garnered 4,556 votes, while Prince Paul Ikonne and Nyerere Anyim obtained 4,322 and 4,022 votes respectively.
In his acceptance speech, Erondu thanked party members across the constituency and promised to deliver exemplary representation in the National Assembly. He reaffirmed his dedication to continuing empowerment initiatives and providing superior legislative service in the Senate.
Speaking at his residence in Obingwa on Friday, Erondu expressed gratitude to his supporters and praised the Senatorial Primary Election Committee, led by Erasmus Cishak, for conducting a transparent and credible exercise. He commended the party leadership for ensuring a free and fair selection process.
“The committee did an excellent job in guaranteeing that the process was not only free and fair but also transparent, thanks to the use of option A4 for the primaries. I extend my appreciation to all members of the national and local organizing committees, as well as my opponents, who ensured a peaceful contest,” Erondu stated.
He added, “I am prepared to collaborate with all my opponents to provide quality representation to the people of Abia South Senatorial District and to secure victory for our party, the APC. In my view, there are no losers or winners in a contest among brothers. I look forward to visiting my gallant opponents soon.”