APC Primary: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Defeats Philip Nto by Wide Margin Across Five Abia North LGAs
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for Abia North Senatorial District, defeating his challenger, Philip Nto, by a wide margin across the five local government areas that make up the district.
Results collated from the primary election showed overwhelming support for Senator Kalu in Ohafia, Arochukwu, Bende, Isikwuato, and Umunneochi LGAs, with the former Abia State governor reportedly dominating in almost all the wards.
In Ohafia LGA, results from wards including Etiti, Agbo, Ameke, Agboji, Ohafor, and Okamu indicated a landslide victory for Kalu, with Philip Nto reportedly polling zero votes in several of the wards.
A similar pattern was recorded in Arochukwu LGA, where Senator Kalu secured decisive victories in wards such as Ututu, Ikwun Ihechiowa, Ohafor Abam, Arochukwu Ward 1, Arochukwu Ward 2, and other polling areas.
The APC primary results also showed strong performances for Senator Kalu in Bende, Isikwuato, and Umunneochi LGAs, further consolidating his dominance across the Abia North Senatorial District.
Party supporters who spoke after the exercise described the outcome as a reflection of Senator Kalu’s political strength, grassroots structure, and longstanding influence within the APC in Abia North.
The primary election was closely monitored by party stakeholders and supporters across the district, with many describing the outcome as a major boost for the APC ahead of the general election.