The APGA nominee Willie Obiano won the election, defeating Tony Nwoye of the PDP.
Tony Nwoye was the PDP candidate with Amamchukwu Ezike as his running mate.
Willie Obiano won the primary election polling 870 votes against 4 other candidates.
Tony Nwoye emerged the party's flag bearer after polling 498 votes against 13 other candidates.
[6][7][8] A total number of 23 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.