The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the conclusion of two re-run elections held in Enugu and Kano States, following earlier disruptions caused by violence and thuggery.
By Chimezie Godfrey
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the conclusion of two re-run elections held in Enugu and Kano States, following earlier disruptions caused by violence and thuggery.
In a statement issued on Monday by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, mni, the Commission confirmed that winners have emerged in the hotly contested constituencies.
According to Olumekun, “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) clinched victory in the Ghari/Tsanyawa State Constituency of Kano State.”
He stressed that the Commission was pleased to finally bring the exercise to a peaceful conclusion after previous setbacks. “The Returning Officers have made the declaration and return, and INEC remains committed to ensuring that the will of the people prevails in every election,” Olumekun said.
The Commission further announced that Certificates of Return will be formally presented to newly elected legislators across the country in compliance with Section 72(1) of the Electoral Act 2022.
Olumekun disclosed: “Certificates of Return will be presented to the Senators-elect for Anambra South and Edo Central Senatorial Districts, as well as five members of the House of Representatives-elect, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the INEC National Headquarters, Abuja, by 3:00 p.m.”
The affected constituencies for the House of Representatives include Ovie North East and Ovie South West Federal Constituency (Edo State), Babura/Garki (Jigawa State), Chikun/Kajuru (Kaduna State), Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North (Ogun State) and Ibadan North (Oyo State).
For the State Houses of Assembly, the Commission said presentation of Certificates of Return will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at respective INEC State offices.
The constituencies include Ganye (Adamawa), Onitsha North 1 (Anambra), Basawa and Zaria/Kewaye (Kaduna), Bagwai/Shanono and Ghari/Tsanyawa (Kano), Okura (Kogi), Munya (Niger) and Karim Lamido 1 (Taraba).
INEC assured Nigerians of its transparency and accountability. “As always, the public will be continuously informed on all the activities of the Commission,” Olumekun added.