Ekwunife accepts defeat in Anambra senatorial poll, congratulates Umeh

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The senator representing the Anambra Central Senatorial District and senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in last Saturday’s election, Uche Ekwunife, has congratulated the winner of the election, Victor Umeh.

Umeh, a candidate of the Labour Party, was declared the winner of the election defeating the All Progressives Grand Alliance candidate, Dozie Nwankwo, and Ekwunife, by winning 103,608 votes.

Ekwunife is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation in the present Senate.

In her congratulatory message, signed by her media aide, Kingsley Ubani, on Tuesday, Ekwunife, stated that she had accepted the outcome of the election and urged members of her constituents and critical stakeholders in the zone to support the senator-elect as he prepares to represent the people in the 10th Senate.

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The statement read, “The federal lawmaker, while expressing gratitude to God Almighty for His guidance and protection throughout the long and intense campaign season, appreciates God for the peaceful election.

“The senator further appreciates members of her campaign organisation, various support groups and individuals who worked tirelessly in support of her candidacy.

“She urges them to accept the outcome of the election in good faith.

“She assures Ndi Anambra Central that the outcome of the election will not dampen her spirit and desire to offer them quality and effective representation in the remaining months of her stay in office. She reiterates her commitment in finishing strongly in line with her promises to the people of the zone.”

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