INEC in Bayelsa has declared seven PDP candidates winners out of the 11 constituencies announced in Bayelsa’s just concluded State House of Assembly elections.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INEC announced 11 of the 24 seats in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
The Returning Officer for Nembe Constituency 2, John Chika, declared Douglas Samson of APC the winner of the just concluded poll in the constituency.
He said that Mr Samson polled 1,367 votes to defeat his closest rival, West Alalibo of the PDP.
The Returning Officer for Nembe Constituency 1, Okechukwu Okeke, declared George Braah-Okigbanyo of APGA as the winner of the House of Assembly poll.
He said Mr Braah-Okigbanyo polled 2,928 votes to defeat his closest rival, Ben Ololo of the PDP.
The Returning Officer for Brass Constituency 3, Apuega Arikawei, declared Abraham Ingobere of the PDP the poll winner.
He said Mr Ingobere polled 5,973 votes to defeat his closest rival, Yousuo Oberiakuma of APC.
Also, the Returning Officer for Yenagoa Constituency 3, James Onukwu, declared Teddy Tombara of PDP as the winner
He said that Mr Tombara polled 4,206 votes to clinch the seat.
The Returning Officer for Sagbama constituency 1, James Onukwu, declared Godbless Oyinke of the PDP the winner.
He said Mr Oyinke polled 9,633 votes to defeat others.
The Returning Officer for Sagbama Constituency 2, Jeremiah Samuel, declared Bernard Kenebai of the PDP the winner.
He said Mr Kenebai polled 5,780 votes to lead other contestants.
The Returning Officer for Yenagoa Constituency 1, Okechukwu Okeke, declared Amakoromo Waikumo of APGA the winner.
He said Mr Waikumo polled 4,971 votes to defeat his closest rival, the PDP, who scored 4,593.
The Returning Officer for Ekeremor Constituency 1, Joy Okeke, declared Porri Tari of PDP duly elected.
He said Tari polled 4,216 votes to defeat his closest rival of the APC, who scored 1,562 votes.
Also, the Returning Officer for Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 1, Robert Ene, declared Werinipre Pamoh of the PDP the winner.
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He said Mr Pamoh polled 7,536 votes to defeat his closest rival of APGA, who scored 1,474 votes.
The Returning Officer for Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 2, Lasisi Raimi, declared Wisdom Fafi of the PDP the winner.
He said Mr Fafi polled 6,708 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Isowo Priebi, APC, who scored 3,362.
Returning Officer for Brass Constituency 2, Hudron Kari, declared Omubo Timinyo of APC the winner.
He said Mr Timinyo polled 3,175 votes ahead of Mr Adigio Inangaebite of PDP, who had 1,342 votes.
(NAN)
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