The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Ngene Bright Emeka of the Labour Party, LP, winner of the re-run election for the Enugu South 1 State Constituency of Enugu State.
A press release signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information &Voter Education Committee, states that the re-run election in 8 polling units was concluded with Bright Ngene emerging as the winner.
“Two re-run elections by order of the Election Petition Appeal Tribunals were held in Enugu and Kano States.”
“After previous disruptions of the elections in the two States by violence and thuggery, the elections have now been concluded. Declaration and return were made by the Returning Officers.”
“For the Enugu South 1 State Constituency of Enugu State, Ngene Bright Emeka of the Labour Party (LP) was declared winner while Ya’u Garba Gwarmai of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the election in Ghari/Tsanyawa State Constituency of Kano State.”
The INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, further revealed, “For State House of Assembly, the Certificate of Return will be presented to members-elect by the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in our state offices on Friday, 22nd August 2025 at 11:00 am.”
Meanwhile, many wonder what happens next since the winner, Bright Ngene, was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment after the 2023 general election.
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