The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday officially presented Certificates of Return to newly elected senators and House of Representatives members who emerged victorious in the August 16 by-elections.
The presentation took place at INEC’s national headquarters in Abuja, where National Commissioners handed certificates to the winners.
Among the new senators is Emmanuel Nwachukwu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), who was elected to represent Anambra South Senatorial District, and Joseph Ikpea of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who won the Edo Central Senatorial District.
Five newly elected members of the House of Representatives also received their certificates:
Barrister Omosede Igbinedion (APC) – Ovie North East and Ovie South West Federal Constituency, Edo State
Mukhtar Rabi’u Garki (APC) – Babura/Garki Federal Constituency, Jigawa State
Fidelix Bagudu (APC) – Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Kaduna State
Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji (APC) – Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency, Ogun State
Fola Oyekunle (PDP) – Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Oyo State.
