THE Imo State Labour Party (LP) is holding parallel primaries in two different locations in Owerri, the state capital.
The two factions are laying claims to the legitimacy and legality of the primaries.
A faction led by Onyekwulisi Festus is holding its primaries at the Andreas Hotel on MCC Road, while another led by former National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Professor Ukachukwu Awuzie is holding its primaries at the Landmark Event Centre in Owerri, with Abia state Governor-Elect Dr. Alex Otti serving as the Returning Officer and Chairman of the Electoral Panel.
While accreditation is still taking place on MCC Road, the primaries at the Landmark Event Centre have yet to begin as delegates and contestants arrive one by one.
A total of 14 governorship candidates will compete in the various primaries ahead of the November 11 governorship elections.
