*Why APC Won -State Party Chairman
By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu
The candidate of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ide Ikeje Asogwa, has emerged victorious in the just-concluded Enugu North Senatorial by-election, recording a landslide victory with 162,360 votes out of the 184,094 accredited votes.
Announcing the results in the early hours of today at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) state office, electoral officials declared Asogwa the winner after he secured a commanding lead across the senatorial district.
His closest rival, Dr. Nestor Ezeme, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), according to INEC, polled 9,299 votes to finish second in the keenly contested election.
The outcome reflects the overwhelming support enjoyed by Asogwa across the six Local Government Areas (LGA) that make up the Senatorial Zone, cementing his mandate as the Senator-elect for the district.
Why APC Won -State Party Chairman
Reacting to the feat, APC’s Deputy National Chairman (DNC) (South), Dr. Ben Nwoye, expressed joy over the resounding victory.
In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the DNC, Ignatius Okpara, said that he specifically thanked the party’s National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and members of the National Working Committee (MWC) for the tremendous “support and encouragement given to us to pick a Candidate that made our job easy.”
He added: “Our candidate was a fantastic product that needed no much advertisement to market.”
The DNC also lauded Enugu State Governor and leader of party in the state, Dr. Peter Mbah, for providing the enabling environment in the political space which led to a hitch-free exercise in the district.
Nwoye equally appreciated APC members in the zone for turning out en mass to discharge their civic responsibilites.
“Your massive turnout and participation on Saturday, despite the heavy downpour, speaks volume of your love for our great party, the APC and nation’s democratic process.
“We are indeed, grateful to you all for believing in our party. And I want to assure you that the national leadership of the APC under the watch of our amiable National Chairman, Professor Yilwatda, will not take this for granted.
“Be rest assured that that your incoming distinguished Senator, Ikeje Asogwa will make you and your zone proud at the hallowed green chamber of the National Assembly, NASS.”
*PHOTO CAPTION: Asogwa acknowledges cheers from supporters.
