Ubi Franklin loses Cross River APC House of Assembly ticket

Talent and music executive, Ubi Franklin has failed to clinch the House of Assembly ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ubi lost the chance to represent Yakurr constituency 1 in the state assembly at the party’s primary held in Uber on Thursday.

He polled 12 votes to come second in the keenly contested election.

Ubi lost to Cyril Omini, the Special Adviser on security to Governor Ben Ayade who scored 17 votes. Ubi Itam, another hopeful, came third with 11 votes.

The music executive is also the Special Adviser on tourism to Governor Ayade.

Recall that the 36-year old had drawn reactions on social media when he announced that he will be seeking for an elective position in the 2023 general elections.

Still on politics, TV Host and actress, Stephanie Coker Aderinokun has taken to Instagram to eulogize her husband, Olumide David Adenirokun after emerging as the senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Ogun Central for the 2023 election.

It was a joyous time for media personality, Stephanie Coker’s husband, Olumide David Adenirokun.

Olumide David Adenirokun was also given provisional clearance certificate to contest during the senatorial 2022 primary election in Ogun State.

Stephanie Coker shared the certificate on her Instagram story.