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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificates of return to winners of the June 20 by-elections in five states. Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Supervising National Commissioner for Rivers State, presented the certificates on behalf of the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN. The winners include APC's candidate, Ikeje Asogwa, who emerged winner of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election.
Rabiu Garba Aiki of the APC won the Zuru State Constituency by-election into the Kebbi State House of Assembly. Dayo Faduyile of the APC won the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election.
The presentation of the certificates was contained in a statement posted on the INEC’s X handle on Tuesday. In her remarks, Agbamuche-Mbu congratulated the winners and urged them to serve their constituents diligently. She noted that their primary responsibility is to represent the people effectively. “The most important responsibility is to represent the people well,” she said. Certificates of Return would also be presented to winners in Kebbi State for the Zuru State Constituency election and in Ekiti State for the governorship election. APC recorded a dominant performance in the by-elections, securing victories in Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, and Kebbi states.
PDP, however, retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat.
APC's candidate, Danladi Envulu-anza, was declared winner of the Nasarawa North Senatorial by-election after securing 45,362 votes. In the Ekiti State governorship election, Governor Biodun Oyebanji was re-elected, becoming the first governor to be re-elected back-to-back in the state since 1999. This victory marks a significant milestone for the APC in the state.
Governor Oyebanji's re-election is a testament to his ability to serve the people of Ekiti effectively. His dedication to the people has earned him a second term in office. This achievement will likely inspire other politicians to work towards serving the people diligently.
“The most important responsibility is to represent the people well,” Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu said.
INEC has also declared Rabiu Shuaibu of the APC winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election in Kano State. The APC recorded a dominant performance in the by-elections, securing victories in Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, and Kebbi states.
PDP's candidate, Olaka Nwogu, was declared winner of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District by-election. APC’s candidate, Ikeje Asogwa, emerged winner of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election.
Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu is a seasoned politician and lawyer. She has worked tirelessly to ensure the smooth conduct of elections in Nigeria. Her dedication to the electoral process has earned her recognition from her peers.
In conclusion, the presentation of certificates of return to winners of the June 20 by-elections marks a significant milestone in the electoral process in Nigeria. It highlights the importance of democratic governance and the need for politicians to serve the people diligently.