The primary election, which took place at the Ijaw House, Sani Abacha Express Way, had 41 delegates participating.
The winner, Ebiyun Turner polled a total of 16 votes to beat his closest rival, Obodor, who had 12 votes, while Iworiso Markson got 7 votes, and the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Fred Obua, had 6 votes. Declaring the results, the returning officer, Mr. ThankGod Embilakpo, said after the fair, free and smooth contest, the aspirant with the highest votes Ebiyun Turner, with 16 votes emerged winner.
In his victory speech, Hon. Ebiyun Turner, commended the governor of the state, Gov. Douye Diri, for mentoring him and giving him all the necessary support to become who he is today as a young politician.“For the delegates, they have done well and I want to assure them that I will not abandon them like others do, as a young man, I will change the narrative where politicians use and abandon their people.
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