WIDOW OF LATE LAWMAKER RETAIND HER HUSBANS SEAT

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has issued a certificate of return to Mrs. Nkemdirim Nwogu Iheasimuo, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and winner of the August 16, by - election for Aba South state constituency of Abia State, despite protests by the All Progressives Congress (APC). INEC resident electoral commissioner in the state, Prof. Jacob Jattau, who issued the certificate to the lawmaker- elect, congratulated her on her victory, stating that with the certificate she has been empowered to commence legislative functions. It would be recalled that the leadership of APC in the state had issued a statement alleging irregularities in the conduct of the election. The party also claimed that the “Final results announced by INEC did not reflect the will of the people of Aba South Constituency.” APC said that it was convinced that its candidate won the election on merit, and deserved to have been announced winner of the election. Mrs. Iheasimuo scored 1,655 votes to defeat her closest rival, Elder Smart Ebere of APC, who scored 313 votes, while Chief Chimobi Apara, of the All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA) came third with 252 votes. The Aba South constituency seat became vacant following the death of Mrs. Iheasimuo’s husband, Hon. Nwogu Iheasimuo. Later in an interview with journalists, the widow of the former occupant of the seat said she would continue on the lofty programmes of her late husband for her constituents, promising to attract more developmental projects for the area. She thanked the people for their overwhelming support for her at the poll and appealed to her opponents to close ranks with her for the overall interest of the constituency.


Courtesy: Leadership newspaper, Punch

But wait o ,this woman get mind o. How long did she morn the husband to be able to organize,contest and win an election? what is even her state of mind during the campaigns? ok o diris God O!. Well congrats on your new political post hope you will use it and better the lives of people in Aba south constituency.