This paved the way for him to seek a fourth term in the Senate during the 2027 general election.
APC has concluded its senatorial primary elections in Ekiti, producing candidates for the three senatorial districts ahead of the 2027 elections.
Five members currently serving at the National Assembly from Cross River lost their re-election bid following the conclusion of the All Progressives Congress primaries.
David Jimkuta has emerged as the All Progressives Congress candidate for Taraba South senatorial district.
Announcing results in Ughelli, APC’s National Assembly Primary Committee secretary, Nusa Amagbor, said Mr Dafinone polled 116,252 votes against Mr Omo-Agege’s 3,643 votes.
After the judge heard the plaintiff’s opposition to the preliminary objection, the judge adjourned the matter until May 26 for a composite judgement.
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.
