A major upset was recorded at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary where the Chairman and founder of Roots TV, Dumebi Kachikwu beat Prof Kingsley Moghalu to the party’s presidential ticket on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
The ADC presidential primary, which was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, saw Kachikwu win with 977 votes, while Moghalu had 589 and another aspirant, Chukwuka Monye came third with 339 votes.
Dumebi Kachikwu is also the younger brother to former NNPC GMD and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu.
Following the shocking turn of events, Nigerians took to social media to express shock at the results, with some startled as to how the least popular candidate emerged winner, with others going a step further to blame delegates following rumours of financial inducements.
Here are some reactions gathered by The Quest Times
@DeborahToluwalase Kingsley Moghalu and Chukwuka Monye loses ADC Presidential Primaries to Dumebi Kachikwu. Dumebi Kachikwu – 977 Chukwuka Monye – 339 Kingsley Moghalu – 589 And to think that Monye actually did more consultations. This is the problem with delegates #ADCPresidentialPrimaries
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@OgechukwuRegina Prof Kingsley Moghalu and Dr Chukwuma Monye can kindly join force with Mr GREGORY PETER OBI to save this country. No doubt you both have the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians at heart. We want a better Nigeria.
@MalachyOdo1 So neither Moghalu not Monye clinched the ADC presidential ticket? Water don pass garri.
@SodiqTade I was actually rooting for Chukwuka Monye in ADC, he has put in a lot of work and appeared to be visible online and offline. I guess he joined the Party late. Probably delegates voted for someone that has been funding the Party since. As for Moghalu, they shared his votes.
@novieverest Never heard of Dumebi Kachukwu before. In ADC, I only knew Kingsley Moghalu and Chikwuka Monye. This thing shock me oooo.
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@mr_ochonogor The ADC primaries is a proof that Twitter noise doesn’t win elections. I’m just hearing of the winner for the very first time while Monye and Moghalu were tipped to win. My Omoooo is Omoooooed.
@ChNnadozie Kingsley Moghalu lost the ADC presidential primaries to an unpopular candidate. Moghalu‘s loss is another testament that social media popularity does not translate to votes
@iSlimfit It’s so shocking that Kingsley Moghalu and Chukwuka Monye both lost the ADC Presidential ticket. Who would have ever thought? These men made the party popular. What could have happened? Most people don’t even know who Dumebi Kachikwu is.