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The Digest:

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bright Ngene of the Labour Party (LP) as the winner of the Enugu South Urban Constituency rerun election, despite his ongoing seven-year imprisonment for a communal matter.

Key Points:

  • INEC declared Ngene the winner after repeated disruptions since 2024.
  • Ngene secured the highest number of votes, defeating PDP’s Sam Ngene.
  • The rerun election faced challenges, including disruptions and missing materials.
  • Ngene was convicted in 2024 for theft in a community matter.
  • The rerun election was ordered after Ngene’s original 2023 victory was nullified.
  • INEC confirmed the official results, with Ngene to receive his certificate of return.
  • The court case leading to Ngene’s conviction began in 2017 but escalated after his electoral victory.
Despite facing a political storm and a prison sentence, Bright Ngene emerged victorious in the Enugu South constituency rerun election, sparking debates on the political nature of his legal challenges.

Sources: Premium Times, Channels TV, Vanguard