Jacob Ogodo, Abakaliki
The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the governor of Ebonyi state and candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Chief David Umahi winner of the Ebonyi south senatorial zone in an election held on Saturday.
Umahi scored a total of 27855 votes, while other candidates such as Labour party, Hon. Linus Okorie scored 24539, and the incumbent, Senator Ama Nnach scored a total of 23001 votes.
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Also, the member representing Afikpo North/South federal constituency, Ebonyi State, in the House of Representatives, Hon. Iduma Igariwey has defeated his All Progressives Congress, APC rival, Eni Uduma Chima.
Igariwey a PDP lawmaker who is the Vice Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation polled a total of 24,649 votes while Chima got 11,296 votes.
The result was announced at the constituency headquarters in Afikpo, Afikpo North by independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Igariwey, who is a two term lawmaker, is seeking 3rd term in the House of Representatives.
