THE All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the Nnewi federal constituency seat in the just concluded election, Mr. Chris Azubogu, has been declared winner, above his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Accord Party and the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) rivals.
The result was declared late Friday night, by the Returning Officer, Dr Martin Ifeanyichukwu.
According to Ifeanyichukwu, Azubogu polled 22, 504 votes, while PDP scored 15, 398; and the Accord Party got 10377 votes.
In his message of appreciation to the constituents, Azubogu assured that he would not disappoint them. He also praised the courage of INEC staff for resisting inducement and intimidation.
He disclosed that he would use the mandate to touch lives positively in the area, through youth empowerment programmes.
He promised also that he would tackle crime and anti-social acts by youths, ensure equitable distribution of social infrastructure and other resources, and seek the creation of more council.
The newly elected lawmaker said he would work to secure an oil producing status for Anambra State, noting that the state has abundant quantity of oil reserve.
He said he believes voters supported him because he presented a believable manifesto.
He urged the other contestants to join hands with him to formulate ideas that can move the area forward.
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