Mr Peter Mbah has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate for the 2023 general election in Enugu State.
Mbah scored 790 votes to defeat the other contestants.
In an acceptance speech, Mba described the exercise as part of the essence of democracy.
He expressed gratitude to Ugwuanyi, describing him as the architect of what everyone witnessed.
Mbah, a former Chief of Staff to former governor Chimaroke Nnamani, emerged victorious during the Party’s primary election conducted on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu.
He was also a former Commissioner for finance under the same Chimaroke’s administration.
The PDP Enugu Guber Primary Election Panel from the National Working Committee of the Party was led by Senator Ambuno Zik Sunday.
Meanwhile, early Wednesday morning former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Captain Evarest Nnaji and Joseph Onoh all announced withdrawal from the race.
Shortly before voting commenced, nine other aspirants pulled out from the race, saying they were now supporting Peter Mbah, who is the choice of the power brokers in the State.
The nine aspirants made the announcement individually at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, venue of the primary election.
They include: Abraham Onyishi, Tochukwu Ude, Erasmus Anike, Nwabueze Ugwu, Rev. Ralph Nwoye, Prof. Jehu Nnaji, Beloved Dan Anike and Gabriel Ajah.
Chairman of the Election Committee, Senator Ambuno Zik Sunday disclosed that with their withdrawal, the number of aspirants still in the race reduced.
Voting started at about 04:00pm and was very peaceful and coordinated.
At the end of the voting, Peter Mba polled a total of 790 votes, Chikwado Chukwuka and Senator Ike Ekweremadu got one vote each. Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa polled three votes, while Chijioke Edoga garnered nine votes to come second in the election.
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