2019 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Abia State
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The 2019 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Abia State was held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the House of Representatives to represent Abia State, Nigeria.
Summary
| District | Incumbent | Party | Elected Rep | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aba North/Aba South | Ossy Prestige | APGA | Ossy Prestige | APGA | ||
| Arochukwu/Ohafia | Uko Nkole | PDP | Uko Nkole | PDP | ||
| Bende | Nnenna Elendu Ukeje | APC | Benjamin Kalu | APC | ||
| Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South | Darlington Nwokocha | PDP | Darlington Nwokocha | PDP | ||
| Isuikwuato/Umunneochi | Nkeiruka Onyejeocha | APC | Nkeiruka Onyejeocha | APC | ||
| Obingwa/Ugwunagbo/Osisioma | Solomon Adaelu | PDP | Solomon Adaelu | PDP | ||
| Ukwa East/West | Uzoma Nkem-Abonta | PDP | Uzoma Nkem-Abonta | PDP | ||
| Umuahia North/South/Ikwuano | Samuel Onuigbo | PDP | Samuel Onuigbo | PDP | ||
Results
Aba North/Aba South
A total of 10 candidates registered with the Uzo Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. APGA candidate Ossy Prestige won the election, defeating PDP Uzo Azubuike and 8 other party candidates. Prestige received 54.43% of the votes, while Azubuike received 34.25%.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APGA | Ossy Prestige | 17,496 | 54.43% | |
| PDP | Uzo Azubuike | 11,009 | 34.25% | |
| Others | 3,634 | 11.31% | ||
| Total votes | 32,139 | 100% | ||
| APGA hold | ||||
Arochukwu/Ohafia
A total of 16 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. PDP candidate Uko Nkole won the election, defeating APC Nnamdi Iro Orji and 14 other candidates. Nkole received 34.67% of the votes, while Oji received 33.30%.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDP | Uko Nkole | 5,723 | 34.67% | |
| APC | Nnamdi Iro Oji | 5,496 | 33.30% | |
| Others | 5,287 | 32.03% | ||
| Total votes | 16,506 | 100% | ||
| PDP hold | ||||
Bende
A total of 11 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. APC candidate Benjamin Kalu won the election, defeating PDP Anyaso Chimobi Desmond and 9 other party candidates. Kalu received 51.78% of the votes, while Desmond received 31.62%.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APC | Benjamin Kalu | 9,138 | 51.78% | |
| PDP | Anyaso Chimobi Desmond | 5,591 | 31.68% | |
| Others | 2,919 | 16.54% | ||
| Total votes | 17 648 | 100% | ||
| APC hold | ||||
Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South
A total of 13 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. PDP candidate Darlington Nwokocha won the election, defeating APC Blessing Uwaoma Nwokonneya and 11 other candidates. Nwokocha received 60% of the votes, while Nwokonneya received 20.1%.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDP | Darlington Nwokocha | 20,627 | 60.00% | |
| APC | Blessing Uwaoma Nwokonneya | 6,922 | 20.1% | |
| Others | 6,888 | 20% | ||
| Total votes | 34,437 | 100% | ||
| PDP hold | ||||
Isuikwuato/Umunneochi
A total of 14 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. APC candidate Nkeiruka Onyejeocha won the election, defeating PDP Jude Udeachara and 12 other candidates. Lado received 52.19% of the votes, while Iyah received 37.42%.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APC | Nkeiruka Onyejeocha | 14,712 | 52.19% | |
| PDP | Jude Udeachara | 10,064 | 35.71% | |
| Others | 3,412 | 12.10% | ||
| Total votes | 28,188 | 100% | ||
| APC hold | ||||
Obingwa/Ugwunagbo/Osisioma
A total of 14 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. PDP candidate Solomon Adaelu won the election, defeating APGA Nwamgwa Charles Lawrence and 12 other party candidates. Adaelu received 76.51% of the votes, while Lawrence received 11.41%.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDP | Solomon Adaelu | 41,024 | 76.51% | |
| APGA | Nwamgwa Charles Lawrence | 6,117 | 11.41% | |
| Others | 6,478 | 12.08% | ||
| Total votes | 53,619 | 100% | ||
| PDP hold | ||||
Ukwa East/West
A total of 15 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. PDP candidate Uzoma Nkem-Abonta won the election, defeating APGA Nwoloki Lucy Eze and 13 other party candidate. Nkem-Abonta received 43.41% of the votes, while Eze received 27.80%.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDP | Uzoma Nkem-Abonta | 7,007 | 43.41% | |
| APGA | Nwoloki Lucy Eze | 4,488 | 27.80% | |
| Others | 4,646 | 28.78% | ||
| Total votes | 16,141 | 100% | ||
| PDP hold | ||||
Umuahia North/South/Ikwuano
A total of 12 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. PDP candidate Samuel Onuigbo won the election, defeating APC Apugo Martin Ikechukwu and 10 other candidates. Onuigbo received 46.04% of the votes, while Ikechukwu received 34.95%.[12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDP | Samuel Onuigbo | 30,669 | 46.04% | |
| APC | Apugo Martin Ikechukwu | 23,279 | 34.95% | |
| Others | 12,662 | 19.01% | ||
| Total votes | 66,610 | 100% | ||
| PDP hold | ||||
References
- ↑ Aba North/Aba SouthNational Electoral Commission Archived October 5, 2021, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Tribunal upholds election of Prestige for Aba North/South Fed. Constituency". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. August 26, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ↑ Arochukwu/OhafiaNational Electoral Commission Archived October 5, 2021, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ BendeNational Electoral Commission Archived October 5, 2021, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Okoli, Anayo (February 24, 2019). "Orji Kalu wins Abia North seat, Onyejiocha wins Reps". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ↑ "Abia PDP Reps candidate rejects election result". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. February 25, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ↑ "Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South Consistuency Election Abia State" (PDF).
- ↑ "Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency Election Abia State" (PDF).
- ↑ Babalola, Lanre (February 24, 2019). "Orji Kalu wins Senate, Reps seats for APC in Abia". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ↑ "Obingwa/Ugwunagbo/Osisioma Federal Constituency Election Abia State" (PDF).
- ↑ "Ukwa East/West Federal Constituency Election Abia State" (PDF).
- ↑ "Umuahia North/South/Ikwuano Federal Constituency Election" (PDF).
- ↑ "Sen. Orji wins Abia Central, Onuigbo returns to House of Reps". The Eagle. February 25, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
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