The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday, issued Certificates of Return to winners of Saturday’s rerun and by-election.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presentation was done at a ceremony at INEC headquarters in Abuja.
Others were Ifeanyi Ozokwe, Rep-elect for Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo; Clara Nnabuife, Rep-elect for Orumba North/Orumba South; Ehindero Babatunde, Rep-elect for Akoko North East/Akoko North West; and Daniel Ago, Rep-elect for Jos North/Basa.
Speaking shortly after collecting his certificate, Okorie dedicated his victory to the people of Ebonyi South, urging them to have confidence in him to be their good representative in the Senate.
Senator-elect Uzokwe appreciated INEC for the free, fair, and credible election. “If we have stronger institutions than stronger people, Nigeria will be better,” he said.
Ozokwe also commended President Bola Tinubu for not interfering in the rerun and by-election.
He also commended security personnel for their professional conduct during the election.
Also, Nnabuife appreciated the people of Orumba North/Orumba South, especially the women who stood by her and trusted her with their mandate, pledging not to let them down. (NAN)
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