The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the end of its primary election held across the 64 INEC wards in the six local government areas for the forthcoming Imo North Senatorial District bye election has announced the election of Hon. Frank Ibezim as its candidate.

Ibezim who pulled a total of 13, 637 votes to emerge victorious ahead of other aspirants in a keenly contested and transparent primaries conducted by APC Primary Election Committee led bySenator Surajudeen Ajibola Bisuriu.

Announcing the result at Okigwe Local Government headquarters, before the presence of staff of Independent National Electoral Commission and other relevant security agencies, Senator Basuriu described the exercise as most transparent, peaceful and orderly.

He however commended the state leadership of the party led by Prince Marcillinus Nlemigbo and His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma for providing a level play ground for all aspirants.

The state chairman, Prince Nlemigbo, commended the election, panel security agencies, INEC, media, and indeed all our members in Imo North Senatorial District for a hitch-free direct primary election. He congratulated Ibezim for his victory and assured that the Party will continue to work hard to ensure the final victory at the poll.

While expressing optimism in the capacity of the party to emerge victorious in the bye election, Nlemigbo commended other aspirants for their impressive performance and faith in the party, and further encouraged them to continue to show support and solidarity to the party.

However, former governorship candidate, Senator Ifeanyi Ararume, was declared winner of a factional poll also held yesterday.