The Delta All Progressive Congress, APC, governorship primaries in Asaba was held amidst disturbance and walk out on Thursday, 4 of December 2014.
The Primary which was held to choose the party candidate for the 2015 governorship election was between Chief Fidelis Tilije and Chief Emerhor O’tega .
Before the commencement of the election there was an initial protest against the Warri South West party chairman on allegation of financial misappropriation, this situation was letter brought under control by security men on duty.
Tilije Abandons Primary
One of the Aspirants, Chief Fidelis Okenmor Tillije has accussed the party hiarachy in the state of biased and campaign during election.
According to our Reporter at the venue, Chief Tilije raised the question on why more than 4000 delegates at the venue.
The aggrieved Tilijie described the event, which began with accreditation of delegates from the 25 local government areas of the state, as a charade.
He accused his opponent, Emerhor O’tega, of campaigning during the primary right at venue, at the Oshimili South Arcade, Asaba, adding that the entire exercise had been manipulated and that he would therefore not participate in such a contest.
He expressed shock that not even some of the party leaders present could call O’tega to order, stressing that was a clear indication of the manipulation.
“As for me this is not a primary election, this is not the kind of change we are all clamoring for, he lamented.
“The delegates for the primary were not supposed to be more than 4, 000 but what was on ground was more than the expected 4,000. I am very disappointed with our party leaders. It’s
unfortunate.”
