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INEC Presents Certificates of Return to By-Election Winners
Among the recipients was Emmanuel Nwachukwu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), who won the Anambra South Senatorial District, and Joseph Ikpea of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who clinched the Edo Central Senatorial District seat.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented Certificates of Return to senators-elect and members-elect who emerged victorious in the August 16 by-elections held across several states.
The presentation ceremony took place at INEC headquarters in Abuja, with various National Commissioners handing over the certificates to the newly elected lawmakers.
Among the recipients was Emmanuel Nwachukwu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), who won the Anambra South Senatorial District, and Joseph Ikpea of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who clinched the Edo Central Senatorial District seat.
Five members-elect of the House of Representatives also received their certificates:
- Barr. Omosede Igbinedion (APC) – elected for Ovie North East and Ovie South West Federal Constituency, Edo State.
- Mukhtar Rabi’u Garki (APC) – representing Babura/Garki Federal Constituency, Jigawa State.
- Fidelix Bagudu (APC) – elected for Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Kaduna State.
- Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji (APC) – representing Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency, Ogun State.
- Fola Oyekunle (PDP) – elected for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Oyo State.
The August 16 by-elections were conducted by INEC to fill vacant seats in both the Senate and the House of Representatives following resignations, court rulings, or deaths of former office holders.
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