The Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has been declared winner of the election in all the 17 Local Government Areas of Enugu State. The Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Collation Officer in Enugu State, Prof Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, announced that Obi polled the highest votes in the LGAs followed by Atiku Abubakar, his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rival, then Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Rabiu Kwankwaso of New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP).
It could be recalled that some unknown gunmen attacked voters at Obeagu in Enugu South Local government and Akpugo in Nkanu West local government, where some vehicles were set ablaze and people taking to their heels to escape the rain of bullets.
Speaking before announcing the results of the election, the chairman of Enugu State Electoral Commission, ENSIEC, Dr. Mike Ajogu , SAN, commended voters for participating in the election.
He said that the election was free and fair, adding that the turnout of voters was impressive.
Following the peaceful conclusion of the exercise, certificate of returns was on Thursday issued to the incoming chairmen.
