Senate · Abia South · 2027
All Progressives Congress (APC)Paul Ikonne
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Paul Ikonne, styled Prince Paul Ikonne, is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia South Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026). INEC lists him as 56, with a First School Leaving Certificate, SSCE and a B.Sc. in Accounting. He hails from Aba North LGA and is a son of Eze Isaac Ikonne, the Enyi 1 of Aba and a former chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers. He served in the Abia State government as Commissioner for Lands (2007-2008) and Commissioner for Works and Transport (2008-2009), and was the governorship candidate of the now-defunct Action Congress of Nigeria in April 2011, an election won by Theodore Orji of the PDP (some reports call him an ACN aspirant). He is described as a founding member of the APC in Abia State in 2014 and in 2017 as founder of the pro-Buhari group Ndigbo for PMB 2019. He lost two APC governorship primaries: on 2 October 2018 he polled 999 votes as Uchechukwu Ogah won with 86,875, after speaking for aspirants who alleged the primary committee had been compromised (the committee chairman denied it); on 26 May 2022, when the party held parallel primaries, he polled 22 delegate votes at the indirect primary won by Ikechi Emenike and 27,054 at the direct primary won by Uche Ogah, and joined three other aspirants in rejecting the outcome. President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) with effect from 1 June 2020 for an initial five years; President Bola Tinubu named his successor, Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo, on 13 July 2024. In June 2021 The Whistler reported a petition to the EFCC by a NALDA zonal coordinator alleging misuse of the agency's N2 billion take-off grant; no investigation outcome or response from him was reported. In July 2022 the Trademarks Registry withdrew the 'Enyimba FM' trademark of EMPAU Communication Ltd, a company reported to be his, as approved in error. In April 2025 petitioners from Okpu Umuobo, Osisioma Ngwa LGA, told the Abia State Judiciary Panel of Inquiry on the Recovery of Government Properties and Funds that he had demolished a school structure on their land to site a NALDA project; the panel reserved its recommendation, and no finding or response from him was found. He picked the APC's Abia South Senate nomination forms on 29 April 2026. At the party's direct primary, declared on 18 May 2026, he placed fourth with 4,099 votes behind Uchenna Erondu Jnr (16,640), Nyerere Anyim (5,206) and Blessing Nwagba (4,456). Acting on its Primary Election Appeals Committee report, the APC National Working Committee named Ikonne the Abia South candidate in a list sent to INEC dated 29 June 2026, while the Abia APC chapter kept Erondu on its own list. Erondu, who says he never withdrew, sued the APC, INEC, Ikonne and two others at the Federal High Court, Abuja (FHC/ABJ/CS/1803/2026); the case was adjourned to 9 September 2026 and no ruling was found as of October 2026.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 15 sources
- State House, Abuja
2026-01-02: "He is the father of Prince Paul Ikonne, former chief executive of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA)."
He is the father of Prince Paul Ikonne, former chief executive of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA).
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.3 SN 31: "31 ABIA ABIA SOUTH IKONNE PRINCE PAUL APC None 56 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE BSC ACCOUNTING"
31 ABIA ABIA SOUTH IKONNE PRINCE PAUL APC None 56 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE BSC ACCOUNTING
- Daily Trust
2022-08-03: "“ENYIMBA FM” by EMPAU Communication Ltd was approved in error on the basis of a letter from Aba North Local Government, instead of Abia State Government which has the appropriate authority."
“ENYIMBA FM” by EMPAU Communication Ltd was approved in error on the basis of a letter from Aba North Local Government, instead of Abia State Government which has the appropriate authority.
- The Whistler
2021-06-01: "of not using the N2 billion take-off grant for what it was meant, but instead allegedly spent the money fraudulently."
of not using the N2 billion take-off grant for what it was meant, but instead allegedly spent the money fraudulently.
- Daily Post
2026-07-01: "However, the Abia APC retained Erondu and Nkwonta on its list of candidates."
However, the Abia APC retained Erondu and Nkwonta on its list of candidates.
- Daily Trust
2022-05-27: "Paul Ikonne got 22 votes, Obinna Oriaku, 12 votes, and former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development Dr Uche Ogah, got six votes."
Paul Ikonne got 22 votes, Obinna Oriaku, 12 votes, and former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development Dr Uche Ogah, got six votes.
- Daily Post
2022-05-27: "Okorie after the final collation of votes cast totaling 195,801 said Ogah polled 141,952 votes to beat his closest rival, Paul Ikonne who scored 27,054."
Okorie after the final collation of votes cast totaling 195,801 said Ogah polled 141,952 votes to beat his closest rival, Paul Ikonne who scored 27,054.
- Vanguard
2026-10-05: "Ikonne is the immediate past Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority,NALDA, and hails from Aba North LGA."
Ikonne is the immediate past Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority,NALDA, and hails from Aba North LGA.
- Premium Times
2016-11-20: "Mr. Ikonne, who was the gubernatorial candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in the 2011 elections in the state, disclosed this in a press conference, Sunday, in Abuja."
Mr. Ikonne, who was the gubernatorial candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in the 2011 elections in the state, disclosed this in a press conference, Sunday, in Abuja.
- Daily Post
2018-10-03: "Other contestants were, Chief Ikechi Emenike (455), Comrade Chris Akomas (2143), Hon Martins Azubuike (10,889), Barr. Friday Nwosu (3529), Amb. Okey Emuchay (1270), and Prince Paul Ikonne (999)."
Other contestants were, Chief Ikechi Emenike (455), Comrade Chris Akomas (2143), Hon Martins Azubuike (10,889), Barr. Friday Nwosu (3529), Amb. Okey Emuchay (1270), and Prince Paul Ikonne (999).
- Vanguard
2026-08-10: "Erondu instituted Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1803/2026 at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, against the APC, INEC, Prince Paul Ikonne, Dr Nyerere Chinenye Anyim and Mrs Blessing Nwagba."
Erondu instituted Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1803/2026 at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, against the APC, INEC, Prince Paul Ikonne, Dr Nyerere Chinenye Anyim and Mrs Blessing Nwagba.
- Leadership
2024-07-13: "President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo as the new Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA)."
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo as the new Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA).
- Premium Times
2026-05-18: "Nyerere Anyim scored 5,206 votes in the final tally across the district. Blessing Nwagba secured 4,456 votes, while Paul Ikonne recorded 4,099 votes."
Nyerere Anyim scored 5,206 votes in the final tally across the district. Blessing Nwagba secured 4,456 votes, while Paul Ikonne recorded 4,099 votes.
- Premium Times
2026-07-01: "Paul Ikonne took over the ticket for Abia South from Edinburgh Erondu."
Paul Ikonne took over the ticket for Abia South from Edinburgh Erondu.
- Daily Post
2020-05-12: "The appointment is for an initial period of five years and effective from June 1, 2020."
The appointment is for an initial period of five years and effective from June 1, 2020.
School years & education
Declared to INEC (2027 final list): First School Leaving Certificate, Senior School Certificate (SSCE) and a B.Sc. in Accounting; institutions and years not published.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.3 SN 31: "31 ABIA ABIA SOUTH IKONNE PRINCE PAUL APC None 56 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE BSC ACCOUNTING"
31 ABIA ABIA SOUTH IKONNE PRINCE PAUL APC None 56 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE BSC ACCOUNTING
A working life
2007–2008
Commissioner for Lands
Abia State Government
State commissioner (appointed office).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Trust
2020-05-22: "Prince Ikonne was a APC gubernatorial aspirant under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011 and former Commissioner for Lands and Works in Abia State."
Prince Ikonne was a APC gubernatorial aspirant under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011 and former Commissioner for Lands and Works in Abia State.
- Daily Post
2020-05-12: "He was Commissioner for Lands between 2007-2008 and Commissioner for Works and Transport between 2008 to 2009."
He was Commissioner for Lands between 2007-2008 and Commissioner for Works and Transport between 2008 to 2009.
- Daily Trust
2008–2009
Commissioner for Works and Transport
Abia State Government
State commissioner (appointed office).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2020-05-12: "He was Commissioner for Lands between 2007-2008 and Commissioner for Works and Transport between 2008 to 2009."
He was Commissioner for Lands between 2007-2008 and Commissioner for Works and Transport between 2008 to 2009.
- Daily Trust
2020-05-22: "Prince Ikonne was a APC gubernatorial aspirant under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011 and former Commissioner for Lands and Works in Abia State."
Prince Ikonne was a APC gubernatorial aspirant under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011 and former Commissioner for Lands and Works in Abia State.
- Daily Post
2020–2024
Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA)
Appointed by President Buhari (announced 12 May 2020) for an initial five years, effective 1 June 2020. President Tinubu appointed his successor, Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo, on 13 July 2024. A July 2026 APC chieftains' statement gives the tenure as 2020-2025.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Leadership
2024-07-13: "President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo as the new Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA)."
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo as the new Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA).
- Punch
2026-07-15: "The leaders cited Ikonne’s his tenure as Executive Secretary/CEO of NALDA from 2020-2025"
The leaders cited Ikonne’s his tenure as Executive Secretary/CEO of NALDA from 2020-2025
- Daily Trust
2024-07-18: "The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Prince Paul Ikonne, has called for the sustainability of its agricultural projects and initiatives to enhance the food supply in the country."
The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Prince Paul Ikonne, has called for the sustainability of its agricultural projects and initiatives to enhance the food supply in the country.
- Daily Post
2020-05-12: "The appointment is for an initial period of five years and effective from June 1, 2020."
The appointment is for an initial period of five years and effective from June 1, 2020.
- Leadership
Dates not recorded
Owner
EMPAU Communication Ltd
Aba radio company reported as owned by Ikonne (Vanguard; Daily Trust says 'believed to be owned'). In a letter of 25 July 2022 the Trademarks Registry told the NBC that EMPAU's 'Enyimba FM' trademark had been approved in error, because Rethink Media Network Ltd (owned by an aide to Governor Ikpeazu) had filed first, and withdrew it. Ikonne's response not reported.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Vanguard
2022-08-04: "“is illegally being used by EMPAU Communication Ltd,” owned by Ikonne"
“is illegally being used by EMPAU Communication Ltd,” owned by Ikonne
- Daily Trust
2022-08-03: "“ENYIMBA FM” by EMPAU Communication Ltd was approved in error on the basis of a letter from Aba North Local Government, instead of Abia State Government which has the appropriate authority."
“ENYIMBA FM” by EMPAU Communication Ltd was approved in error on the basis of a letter from Aba North Local Government, instead of Abia State Government which has the appropriate authority.
- Vanguard
Dates not recorded
Founder
Ndigbo for PMB 2019 (pro-Buhari support group)
Described in November 2017 as founder of Ndigbo for PMB 2019, a group backing President Buhari's re-election; its Abuja chapter was inaugurated on 25 November 2017. Start and end years not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Trust
2017-11-26: "Prince Ikonne, who gave the advice yesterday during the inauguration of Abuja chapter of a pro-Buhari group, Ndigbo for Buhari"
Prince Ikonne, who gave the advice yesterday during the inauguration of Abuja chapter of a pro-Buhari group, Ndigbo for Buhari
- Daily Trust
2017-11-15: "Ikonne, a two-time Commissioner in Abia State and Founder of Ndigbo for PMB 2019, also called on well-meaning Nigerians to prevail on Buhari to seek re-election."
Ikonne, a two-time Commissioner in Abia State and Founder of Ndigbo for PMB 2019, also called on well-meaning Nigerians to prevail on Buhari to seek re-election.
- Daily Trust
The path into public service
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Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
About Paul IkonneBack to biography
Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
EMPAU Communication Ltd
Owner · owner · Media - radio broadcasting
Aba radio company reported as owned by Ikonne (Vanguard; Daily Trust says 'believed to be owned'). In a letter of 25 July 2022 the Trademarks Registry told the NBC that EMPAU's 'Enyimba FM' trademark had been approved in error, because Rethink Media Network Ltd (owned by an aide to Governor Ikpeazu) had filed first, and withdrew it. Ikonne's response not reported.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Vanguard
2022-08-04: "“is illegally being used by EMPAU Communication Ltd,” owned by Ikonne"
“is illegally being used by EMPAU Communication Ltd,” owned by Ikonne
- Daily Trust
2022-08-03: "“ENYIMBA FM” by EMPAU Communication Ltd was approved in error on the basis of a letter from Aba North Local Government, instead of Abia State Government which has the appropriate authority."
“ENYIMBA FM” by EMPAU Communication Ltd was approved in error on the basis of a letter from Aba North Local Government, instead of Abia State Government which has the appropriate authority.
- Vanguard
Dates not recorded
Ndigbo for PMB 2019 (pro-Buhari support group)
Founder · founder · Politics - campaign support group
Described in November 2017 as founder of Ndigbo for PMB 2019, a group backing President Buhari's re-election; its Abuja chapter was inaugurated on 25 November 2017. Start and end years not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Trust
2017-11-26: "Prince Ikonne, who gave the advice yesterday during the inauguration of Abuja chapter of a pro-Buhari group, Ndigbo for Buhari"
Prince Ikonne, who gave the advice yesterday during the inauguration of Abuja chapter of a pro-Buhari group, Ndigbo for Buhari
- Daily Trust
2017-11-15: "Ikonne, a two-time Commissioner in Abia State and Founder of Ndigbo for PMB 2019, also called on well-meaning Nigerians to prevail on Buhari to seek re-election."
Ikonne, a two-time Commissioner in Abia State and Founder of Ndigbo for PMB 2019, also called on well-meaning Nigerians to prevail on Buhari to seek re-election.
- Daily Trust
2020–2024
National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA)
Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer · Government - agriculture
Appointed by President Buhari (announced 12 May 2020) for an initial five years, effective 1 June 2020. President Tinubu appointed his successor, Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo, on 13 July 2024. A July 2026 APC chieftains' statement gives the tenure as 2020-2025.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Leadership
2024-07-13: "President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo as the new Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA)."
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo as the new Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA).
- Punch
2026-07-15: "The leaders cited Ikonne’s his tenure as Executive Secretary/CEO of NALDA from 2020-2025"
The leaders cited Ikonne’s his tenure as Executive Secretary/CEO of NALDA from 2020-2025
- Daily Trust
2024-07-18: "The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Prince Paul Ikonne, has called for the sustainability of its agricultural projects and initiatives to enhance the food supply in the country."
The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Prince Paul Ikonne, has called for the sustainability of its agricultural projects and initiatives to enhance the food supply in the country.
- Daily Post
2020-05-12: "The appointment is for an initial period of five years and effective from June 1, 2020."
The appointment is for an initial period of five years and effective from June 1, 2020.
- Leadership
2008–2009
Abia State Government
Commissioner for Works and Transport · Government
State commissioner (appointed office).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2020-05-12: "He was Commissioner for Lands between 2007-2008 and Commissioner for Works and Transport between 2008 to 2009."
He was Commissioner for Lands between 2007-2008 and Commissioner for Works and Transport between 2008 to 2009.
- Daily Trust
2020-05-22: "Prince Ikonne was a APC gubernatorial aspirant under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011 and former Commissioner for Lands and Works in Abia State."
Prince Ikonne was a APC gubernatorial aspirant under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011 and former Commissioner for Lands and Works in Abia State.
- Daily Post
2007–2008
Abia State Government
Commissioner for Lands · Government
State commissioner (appointed office).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Trust
2020-05-22: "Prince Ikonne was a APC gubernatorial aspirant under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011 and former Commissioner for Lands and Works in Abia State."
Prince Ikonne was a APC gubernatorial aspirant under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011 and former Commissioner for Lands and Works in Abia State.
- Daily Post
2020-05-12: "He was Commissioner for Lands between 2007-2008 and Commissioner for Works and Transport between 2008 to 2009."
He was Commissioner for Lands between 2007-2008 and Commissioner for Works and Transport between 2008 to 2009.
- Daily Trust
Family in public life
Documented relationships with people in public life. A family connection alone does not establish a business interest or wrongdoing.
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Abia · Abia South
Record notes
constituency: Abia South Senatorial District · also listed as: Ikonne Prince Paul · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 31, p.3; INEC name: IKONNE PRINCE PAUL; age 56; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE BSC ACCOUNTING · Primary: APC Abia South direct primary, results declared in Aba on 18 May 2026 (held Monday 18 May 2026 per the APC national timetable and the Abia APC chairman; one report of Erondu's August statement says 16 May): Uchenna Erondu Jnr 16,640, Nyerere Anyim 5,206, Blessing Nwagba 4,456, Paul Ikonne 4,099. The APC NWC, on its Primary Election Appeals Committee report, named Ikonne the candidate in a letter to INEC dated 29 June 2026; Erondu is challenging the substitution in FHC/ABJ/CS/1803/2026 (pending).
Read the evidence · 12 sources
- Punch (quoting APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka)
2026-05-14: "It added that the Senate primary election will still hold on Monday, May 18, 2026, while the State House of Assembly primary is fixed for Wednesday, May 20, 2026."
It added that the Senate primary election will still hold on Monday, May 18, 2026, while the State House of Assembly primary is fixed for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- Leadership (quoting Abia APC chairman Chijioke Chukwu)
2026-06-02: "He said the primaries, which was won by Erondu Uchenna-Erondu Jr was was duly conducted on May 18, 2026, across the 65 wards in the district in line with the constitution and guidelines of the party."
He said the primaries, which was won by Erondu Uchenna-Erondu Jr was was duly conducted on May 18, 2026, across the 65 wards in the district in line with the constitution and guidelines of the party.
- inecnigeria.org
Paul Ikonne — senatorial 2027
- Daily Post
2026-07-01: "However, the Abia APC retained Erondu and Nkwonta on its list of candidates."
However, the Abia APC retained Erondu and Nkwonta on its list of candidates.
- ThisDay
2026-07-09: "But parallel pro-APC groups in Abia South and Ukwa are contending that Prince Paul Ikonne and Samuel Okezie Nwogu won the senatorial and federal constituency primaries, respectively."
But parallel pro-APC groups in Abia South and Ukwa are contending that Prince Paul Ikonne and Samuel Okezie Nwogu won the senatorial and federal constituency primaries, respectively.
- Daily Post
2026-05-18: "He scored 16,640 votes to defeat his closest rival, Nyerere Anyim, who got 5,206 votes."
He scored 16,640 votes to defeat his closest rival, Nyerere Anyim, who got 5,206 votes.
- Daily Trust
2026-07-02: "Abia South: Prince Paul Ikonne replaced Edinburgh Uchenna Erondu"
Abia South: Prince Paul Ikonne replaced Edinburgh Uchenna Erondu
- Leadership
2026-07-05: "Similarly, Prince Paul Ikonne replaced Edinburgh Uchenna Erondu in Abia South"
Similarly, Prince Paul Ikonne replaced Edinburgh Uchenna Erondu in Abia South
- Punch
2026-08-01: "he emerged winner of the APC primary election held on May 16, 2026"
he emerged winner of the APC primary election held on May 16, 2026
- Premium Times
2026-07-01: "Paul Ikonne took over the ticket for Abia South from Edinburgh Erondu."
Paul Ikonne took over the ticket for Abia South from Edinburgh Erondu.
- Punch
2026-09-13: "Abia South will parade Ikonne Paul of the APC, Isiguzor Victor of the ADC, Enyinna Michael of the NDC, Onuoha Chinyere of the PDP and Enyinnaya Abaribe of the Labour Party."
Abia South will parade Ikonne Paul of the APC, Isiguzor Victor of the ADC, Enyinna Michael of the NDC, Onuoha Chinyere of the PDP and Enyinnaya Abaribe of the Labour Party.
- Premium Times
2026-05-18: "Nyerere Anyim scored 5,206 votes in the final tally across the district. Blessing Nwagba secured 4,456 votes, while Paul Ikonne recorded 4,099 votes."
Nyerere Anyim scored 5,206 votes in the final tally across the district. Blessing Nwagba secured 4,456 votes, while Paul Ikonne recorded 4,099 votes.
- Punch (quoting APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka)
2023 · Gubernatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Lost · Abia
Record notes
The Abia APC held parallel governorship primaries on Thursday 26 May 2022. Indirect (delegate) primary: Ikechi Emenike 672 of 892 votes, Ikonne 22 (Daily Trust). Parallel direct primary, results announced 27 May: Uche Ogah 141,952 of 195,801, Ikonne 27,054 (Daily Post). Ikonne, then NALDA Executive Secretary, was one of four aspirants who rejected the outcome, saying they were not told the venue and time. Votes column left empty because the two tallies differ; Ogah was missing from INEC's final list of 4 October 2022.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- The Whistler
2022-10-05: "THE WHISTLER reported how a crisis had erupted in the Abia APC after the party held parallel governorship primary elections in the state that produced Ogah and Ikechi Emenike as candidates of the party."
THE WHISTLER reported how a crisis had erupted in the Abia APC after the party held parallel governorship primary elections in the state that produced Ogah and Ikechi Emenike as candidates of the party.
- Daily Trust
2022-05-26: "The other aspirants are the Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority, Mr Paul Ikonne, and a former Commissioner of Finance in the state, Mr Obinna Oriaku."
The other aspirants are the Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority, Mr Paul Ikonne, and a former Commissioner of Finance in the state, Mr Obinna Oriaku.
- Daily Trust
2022-05-27: "Paul Ikonne got 22 votes, Obinna Oriaku, 12 votes, and former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development Dr Uche Ogah, got six votes."
Paul Ikonne got 22 votes, Obinna Oriaku, 12 votes, and former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development Dr Uche Ogah, got six votes.
- Daily Post
2022-05-27: "Okorie after the final collation of votes cast totaling 195,801 said Ogah polled 141,952 votes to beat his closest rival, Paul Ikonne who scored 27,054."
Okorie after the final collation of votes cast totaling 195,801 said Ogah polled 141,952 votes to beat his closest rival, Paul Ikonne who scored 27,054.
- The Whistler
2019 · Gubernatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Lost · Abia
999 votes
Record notes
APC Abia governorship primary (direct) held Tuesday 2 October 2018; results announced early Wednesday 3 October. Uchechukwu Ogah 86,875; Martins Azubuike 10,889; Friday Nwosu 3,529; Chris Akomas 2,143; Okey Emuchay 1,270; Paul Ikonne 999; Ikechi Emenike 455 (Daily Post). On 2 October Ikonne, speaking for aggrieved aspirants, alleged the primary committee used doctored registers and had been induced with N100 million; committee chairman David Iyoha denied it.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2018-10-03: "Other contestants were, Chief Ikechi Emenike (455), Comrade Chris Akomas (2143), Hon Martins Azubuike (10,889), Barr. Friday Nwosu (3529), Amb. Okey Emuchay (1270), and Prince Paul Ikonne (999)."
Other contestants were, Chief Ikechi Emenike (455), Comrade Chris Akomas (2143), Hon Martins Azubuike (10,889), Barr. Friday Nwosu (3529), Amb. Okey Emuchay (1270), and Prince Paul Ikonne (999).
- Daily Post
2018-10-02: "Speaking with newsmen in Umuahia, on behalf of other governorship aspirants, Chief Paul Ikonne claimed that the committee deviated from its responsibility by using a doctored registers to conduct the exercise."
Speaking with newsmen in Umuahia, on behalf of other governorship aspirants, Chief Paul Ikonne claimed that the committee deviated from its responsibility by using a doctored registers to conduct the exercise.
- Daily Post
2011 · Gubernatorial election
Lost · Abia
Record notes
Abia State governorship election, April 2011 (poll day not sourced here). Ikonne was the candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), a party that merged into the APC in 2013 and is not in our party list; Premium Times (2016), Daily Post (2017) and Daily Trust (2017) call him the ACN candidate, while Daily Post (Jul 2017) and Daily Trust (2020) call him an aspirant. Theodore Orji (PDP) won. Ikonne's vote total not found.
Read the evidence · 6 sources
- Daily Trust (interview intro)
2018-01-21: "Prince Paul Ikonne is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former governorship candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011, a two-time commissioner in Abia State"
Prince Paul Ikonne is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former governorship candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011, a two-time commissioner in Abia State
- Daily Trust
2015-06-06: "Ikonne who was governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the 2011 poll recalls with a huge sense of fulfilment"
Ikonne who was governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the 2011 poll recalls with a huge sense of fulfilment
- Daily Post
2012-05-26: "The fate of Theodore Orji as the Executive Governor of Abia State was decided on Friday"
The fate of Theodore Orji as the Executive Governor of Abia State was decided on Friday
- Premium Times
2016-11-20: "Mr. Ikonne, who was the gubernatorial candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in the 2011 elections in the state, disclosed this in a press conference, Sunday, in Abuja."
Mr. Ikonne, who was the gubernatorial candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in the 2011 elections in the state, disclosed this in a press conference, Sunday, in Abuja.
- Daily Post
2017-08-04: "A former governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011, Prince Paul Ikonne, has accused the ex-governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu of anti-party activities."
A former governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011, Prince Paul Ikonne, has accused the ex-governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu of anti-party activities.
- Daily Trust
2017-11-15: "Governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Prince Paul Ikonne"
Governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Prince Paul Ikonne
- Daily Trust (interview intro)
Power deserves
scrutiny.
Corruption cases, legal proceedings and asset disclosures. See what is documented, the person’s role, and the recorded outcome.
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Corruption & public accountability
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Legal proceedings & outcomes
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Assets & declarations
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What comes next?
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Manifesto
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A story you can
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Campaign record last checked 7 October 2026
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