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Anambra Election: INEC declares Obiano winner
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and incumbent Governor, Willie Obiano, as the winner of the November 18, 2017 governorship election in Anambra State.
At the end of the collation of results from the 21 LGAs, the Returnee Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Zana Akpagu, made this declaration at the INEC office in Awka.
The governor who ran for a second term in office, polled 234,071 votes to beat Tony Nwoye of the All Progressives Congress, APC who came second with 98,752 votes.
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Oseloka Obaze, came third in the November 18 contest with 70,293 votes.
Below is the results:
1. Ekwusigo LG Final Result:
APC = 5412
APGA= 8595
PDP= 3856
PPA – 38
UPP – 320
2. Onitsha North LG Final Result:
APC = 3,808
APGA = 10,138
PDP= 4,143
PPA – 42
UPP – 435
3. Njikoka LG Final Result:
APC = 5,756
APGA = 16,944
PDP= 3,477
PPA – 60
UPP – 108
4. Ayamelum LG Final Result:
APC = 5,412
APGA = 14,593
PDP= 2,323
PPA – 12
UPP – 77
5. Awka South LG Final Result:
APC = 6,167
APGA = 18,957
PDP= 5,354
PPA – 99
UPP – 150
6. Aguata LG Final Result:
APGA 13,I67
PDP 4073
APC 5807
PPA 1289
UPP –
7. Anaocha LG Final Result:
APC = 5,797
APGA = 11,237
PDP= 6,554
PPA – 68
UPP – 146
8. Ogbaru LG Final Result:
APC = 3,412
APGA = 6,615
PDP= 4,416
PPA – 75
UPP –
9. Orumba North Final Result:
APGA = 8766
PDP = 3865
APC = 3551
PPA = 132
UPP = 190
10. Anambra East Final Result:
APGA = 20,510
APC = 5,248
PDP = 1,132
PPA – 34
UPP –
11. Oyi LG Final Result:
APC = 5,085
APGA = 11,840
PDP= 1,296
PPA –
UPP –
12. Idemili South LG Final Result:
APC = 4,063
APGA = 5,742
PDP= 2,629
PPA = 55
UPP = 600
13. Ihiala LG Final Result:
APC = 7,894
APGA = 14,379
PDP= 4,706
PPA – 58
UPP – 128
14. Awka North LG Final Result:
APC = 3,727
APGA = 7,162
PDP= 3,347
PPA – 107
UPP – 92
15. Onitsha South LG Final Result:
APC = 2,012
APGA = 7,082
PDP= 3,423
PPA – 94
UPP –
16. Nnewi North LG Final Result:
APC = 3,616
APGA = 10,845
PDP= 4,157
PPA –
UPP –
17. Orumba South Final Result:
APC = 3,808
APGA = 8,125
PDP = 2,412
PPA- 150
UPP
18. Dunukofia Final Result:
APC = 7,016
APGA = 8,575
PDP = 1,530
PPA – 12
UPP – 106
19. Anambra West Final Result:
APC = 4,261
APGA = 8,152
PDP = 1,578
PPA –
UPP –
20. Nnewi South Result:
APC = 2765
APGA =10465
PDP = 3255
PPA –
UPP
21. Idemili North final result
APC = 4632
APGA = 12180
PDP = 2767
PPA – 109
UPP – 2847
Politics
Oyo Rep, Oseni Pays APC Secretariat Staff Salaries, Donates N10m to Boost Party Operations
House of Representatives member and Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Aderemi Oseni, has fulfilled his pledge to support the welfare of the All Progressives Congress (APC) staff in Oyo State.
In a gesture highlighting his commitment, the lawmaker personally funded the salaries of staff at the APC’s Oke Ado Secretariat in Ibadan, reinforcing his dedication to the smooth operation of the party’s activities in the state.
Representing the Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Oseni recently visited the secretariat, where he expressed gratitude to party leaders and members for their contributions.
As a further commitment to the smooth operation of the party’s activities, the lawmaker generously donated ten million naira (N10,000,000) as an allowance to enhance the secretariat’s functions.
In a statement released Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the lawmaker extended appreciation to the secretariat staff, whom he described as the backbone of the party’s daily functions.
He lauded their dedication, noting their essential role in advancing the party’s goals.
“Leadership is about service, and service begins with supporting those who make the party function from within,” Oseni remarked.
“I am proud to honour this commitment to our staff, as they play a crucial role in making our political structures work effectively. This is my way of showing appreciation for their unwavering dedication”, he added.
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Oseni Salutes Senator Folarin’s Decades of Service at 61
Engr. Aderemi Oseni, representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the House of Representatives, has paid tribute to former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, on his 61st birthday, celebrating his decades of dedicated service and contributions to Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, in Ibadan, Oseni, who also serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), lauded Folarin’s unwavering commitment to leadership and the well-being of the people.
Highlighting the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial nominee in the 2023 elections for three terms in the Senate, the lawmaker noted that Folarin’s legacy of service continues to be a guiding light for emerging leaders and a source of inspiration for countless individuals across the state.
“Senator Folarin has built an admirable legacy through years of selfless public service, consistently advocating for progress and unity,” remarked Oseni.
Reflecting on Folarin’s role as the Ikolaba Olubadan of Ibadanland, the lawmaker commended his leadership approach, which has bridged divides, fostered coalitions, and promoted initiatives aimed at stabilising democracy.
“Senator Folarin’s career is an example of visionary leadership,” he added, “and his commitment to public service will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.”
As Senator Folarin marks this milestone, Oseni extended warm wishes for his continued health and success, expressing hope that his exemplary life of service will keep inspiring positive change across the nation.
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This landmark decision, marking the first time a member of the notorious LRA has faced trial for war crimes in a Ugandan court, follows the group’s brutal two-decade insurgency against the Ugandan government.
Kwoyelo, who was convicted in August on 44 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, faced charges including murder, rape, torture, pillaging, abduction, and the destruction of settlements for internally displaced people.
Michael Elubu, lead judge of the case at the International Crimes Division (ICD) of Uganda’s High Court, delivered the sentence in the northern city of Gulu, underscoring a rare moment of accountability in the decades-long history of the LRA’s violence.
Judge Elubu stated that Kwoyelo retains the right to appeal both his conviction and sentence within 14 days.
Kwoyelo, who was abducted by the LRA at the age of 12 and later rose to a low-level command position within the organization, denied all charges brought against him.
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