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#NigeriaDecides2019: INEC declares PDP winner of Akwa Ibom South Senatorial seat

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared Mrs Akon Eyakenyi of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of Akwa-Ibom South Senatorial seat.

Announcing the results, the Returning Officer, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, of the University of Uyo, said Eyakenyi polled 122,412 votes, to defeat her closest rival Sen. Nelson Effiong of APC who polled 44,053 votes.

Ndaeyo commended INEC for conducting free, fair and credible elections, saying that the election was well organised.

“The elections was well organised, but in bringing results from the local government areas, it took a little time for us to collate the results,” Ndaeyo said.

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He alleged that some politicians tried to thwart the efforts of the commission.

Meanwhile, the APC, in a statement called for the cancellation of the results.

The statement was signed by Mr Iniobong Okopido, and Mr Augustine Ekanem, Chairman and Secretary, respectively.

They alleged that INEC failed to comply with the provisions of Electoral Act 2010 (as Amended).

Ifedayo Ogunyemi

Ifedayo O. Ogunyemi‎ Senior Reporter, Nigerian Tribune ogunyemiifedayo@gmail.com

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