By-election: INEC Presents Certificate of Return to Senators, Hon Member-Elect
By Raphael Ekpang
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued Certificates of Return to the winners of last Saturday’s by-elections conducted across the states that participated in the exercise.
The certificates were presented to newly elected senators and members of the House of Representatives at INEC’s headquarters on Thursday, August 21, in Abuja by the national commissioners representing the respective constituencies.
Speaking after receiving his certificate, Senator-elect for Anambra South, Emmanuel Nwachukwu, pledged to deliver authentic and impactful representation, particularly addressing the needs of business people and persons with disabilities in the region.
“We will work across party lines to address issues such as erosion, health, and education.
“My goal is for the people of Anambra South to feel genuinely represented,” he said.
Mr Nwachukwu highlighted the severe environmental degradation in the area, describing it as the “erosion capital of Nigeria”, and expressed intent to collaborate with both local and international experts to tackle the crisis.
On his part, Senator-elect, APC-Edo Central, Joseph Ikpea, who succeeded Monday Okpebholo, who resigned his Senate seat to contest the Edo governorship election vowed not to disappoint his constituents.
“The way I attend to my people now will determine if they’ll support me for a second term,” Ikpea said.
However, Omosede Igbinedion, APC-Edo, member-elect for Ovia Federal Constituency, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, the Edo State governor, and her constituents for their support.
“I dedicate this victory to the people. I’ll work hard to exceed their expectations in the National Assembly,” she said.
Meanwhile, INEC has announced that Certificates of Return for State Assembly members-elect would be presented on Friday by Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at INEC state offices respectively.
