Umeh scored 103,608 votes to beat Dozie Nwankwo of APGA who scored 69,702, while Ekwunife scored 49,532 votes.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Senator Uche Ekwunife (Anambra Central, PDP) has congratulated the candidate of the Labour Party, Victor Umeh, following the latter’s victory at the February 25 polls.
Umeh scored 103,608 votes to beat Dozie Nwankwo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) who scored 69,702, while Ekwunife scored 49,532 votes.
The results which were declared on Tuesday brings an end to Ekwunife’s representation of the district at the Senate.
In a congratulatory message on Tuesday signed by her media aide, Kingsley Ubani, Ekwunife stated that she had accepted the outcome of the election and urged members of her constituents and critical stakeholders in the zone to support the senator-elect as he prepares to represent the people in the 10th Senate.
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The statement read, “The federal lawmaker, while expressing gratitude to God Almighty for His guidance and protection throughout the long and intense campaign season, appreciates God for the peaceful election.
“The senator further appreciates members of her campaign organisation, various support groups and individuals who worked tirelessly in support of her candidacy.
“She urges them to accept the outcome of the election in good faith.
“She assures Ndi Anambra Central that the outcome of the election will not dampen her spirit and desire to offer them quality and effective representation in the remaining months of her stay in office. She reiterates her commitment in finishing strongly in line with her promises to the people of the zone.”
Ekwunife is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation in the ninth Senate.
