Enugu North poll: APC upbeat about winning, says Ben Nwoye

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By Alumona Ukwueze

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NSUKKA — The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ben Nwoye, says the party is fully prepared to win the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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Nwoye, a former APC Chairman in Enugu State, expressed optimism on Friday while speaking with journalists in Nsukka, saying the party’s candidate, Ikeje Asogwa, stands out among contenders in the race.

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He described Asogwa as a credible and experienced candidate with the capacity to represent the district effectively at the National Assembly.

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According to him, the APC has intensified mobilisation efforts across the senatorial district ahead of the election, with party leaders already on ground to ensure strong voter turnout.

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“We are fully prepared for this election,” he said, adding that the party has been engaging stakeholders and supporters across the district.

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Nwoye also said the party remains confident in the acceptability of its candidate, noting that Asogwa has demonstrated leadership qualities and enjoys strong support within the party structure.

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He further argued that the zoning arrangement in Enugu State favours the candidate’s local government area, Igbo-Eze South.

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The APC chieftain also urged voters to turn out en masse and support the party in the by-election, stressing that it offers what he described as effective representation for the district.

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