ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Professor Lilian Orogbu of the Labour Party (LP), has been declared winner of the Awka North and South Federal Constituency of Anambra State.
Dr. Uche Nriagu, the returning Officer for the Constituency, announced the result at the INEC Collation Center, Amawbia-Awka, on Monday night.
She said Orogbu polled 34,713 votes to defeat her closest rival, Mr. Obi Nwankwo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA who secured 24,814 votes.
Other candidates scores are as follows, Emeka Igwe, PDP 21,850, YPP 2047, NNPP 244, ADC 108, NRM 33, SDP 43.
Speaking to Journalists shortly after being declared the winner, Prof. Orogbu pledged to fulfill her social contract with the constituents by offering quality representation.
She dedicated her victory to God, and reiterated her commitment to effect changes from old to new order and extended hands of fellowship to her opponents.