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February 25, 2019
The People’s Democratic Partycandidate and Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has been declared winnerof Enugu West Senatorial District for the fifth time in SaturdayPresidential/National Assembly elections.
Ekweremadu polled 86,088 votes todefeat his closest rival, Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu of the All ProgressivesCongress APC who scored 15,187 votes.
The Returning Officer Douglas Nwagboof the University of Nigeria, Nsukka announced the results in Awgu. Thevictory, Ekweremadu holds the senatorial mandate for the 5th time.
Reacting to the development, thedeputy senate president said he was humbled by the result because it was the firsttime a senator would be voted the fifth time in Nigeria.
He applauded the Independent NationalElectoral Commission for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the elections.