Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, yesterday, scored 250 votes to emerge victorious at the Ebonyi South All Progressives Congress, APC, Senatorial fresh election in the state.

The election, which took place at the Afikpo North Local Government Headquarters, witnessed the heavy presence of security operatives, APC supporters, Journalists, among others.

Declaring the results, the Chairman of the Electoral Panel for APC Ebonyi South Senatorial district election, Prof. Emmanuel Adebayo affirmed that Umahi having scored the highest number of votes is declared the winner of the election.

According to him, a total of 275 votes was cast; 268 votes were valid while 7 were invalid.
“Austin Chukwu Umahi scored 10 votes; Ann Agom Eze 0; David Umahi scored 250 votes; Ibiam Margret 3 votes; Mrs. Chukwu Elizabeth Nwakeago 5 votes.

“Based on the powers bestowed on me, I declare Umahi winner of the election having scored 250 and is hereby returned as winner.”

In his acceptance speech, Governor Umahi thanked his supporters for their solidarity and described his ticket as “a very strong one.

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