The PDP conducted its primary election in the 20 council wards of the Wukari/Ibi constituency.
“The measure follows recent clashes among youths in the area that have resulted in loss of lives,” the council’s statement said.
Mr Okowa polled 113,309 votes in the exercise.
According to her, the so-called primary elections are unconstitutional.
He said despite ongoing legal challenges, his faction would be on the ballot in 2027.
Aspirants for the Imo North senatorial seat, including Gloria Akobundu, Ike Odoeme and Longers Anyanwu, announced their withdrawal from the race billed for Monday (today).
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has announced the end of the sale of expression of interest forms for aspirants intending to run for president in 2027.
Former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso says Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, remains a popular politician across Nigeria.
On Wednesday, gunmen invaded and shot residents in Eziobodo and surrounding communities, which host the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, in Owerri West LGA.
Paul Masiyer, APC aspirant for the Mangu/Bokkos federal constituency, rejected the results of the constituency’s primaries.
