Announcing the Rivers State by-election results, the Returning Officer, Prof Rosemary Ogbo, said Ukalikpe and Loloo won the highest number of votes cast and satisfied the requirements of the law.
She said the election was duly conducted and keenly contested.
In Ahoada East State Constituency 2, Ogbo announced that the candidate of the Action Alliance, Ego Marvelous, polled 33 votes; Ukalikpe of the APC secured 3,980 votes; while Godstime Egor of the Action Party of Nigeria scored 38 votes.
According to her, Oseja Clifford of Boot Party garnered 11 votes; Ephraim Raphael Ede of the New Nigeria Peoples Party polled seven votes; Ogide Samson Greatman of the Young Progressives Party also secured seven votes; while Kwodu Saturday Prosper of the Zenith Labour Party received six votes.
Ogbo declared that Ukalikpe, having satisfied the requirements of the law and scored the highest number of valid votes, was duly returned elected.
“Ukalikpe Napoleon of APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and is returned elected,” she announced.
For Khana Constituency 2, Loloo was declared winner with a total vote of 7,647 to defeat candidates of the African Alliance, New Nigerian Peoples Party, Young Peoples Party and Zenith Labour Party,
Speaking, the winner, Loloo promised to involve every of her constituents when she assumes office.
Earlier, Napoleon, shortly after casting his vote at Ogbelle Town, Unit 1, Ward 9, in Ahoada East Local Government Area, expressed satisfaction with both the turnout and the overall conduct of voters, describing the process as smooth and orderly.
He also praised the security arrangements across the constituency, stating that the atmosphere remained calm and peaceful.
Our correspondent, who monitored the poll, reports that there was low voter turnout in Ward 10, Units 12 and 5, as well as Ward 8, Unit 9, Ogbelle Town, in Ahoada East Local Government Area.
Meanwhile, collation of results for the Khana Constituency 2 by-election was still ongoing at the designated collation centre in Taabaa, Khana LGA, amid tight security.
Security agencies were visibly stationed at the collation centre to maintain law and order, ensuring a peaceful atmosphere as results from various polling units were received and verified.
Election officials were seen sorting and cross-checking results in line with INEC guidelines, while party agents and accredited observers monitored the proceedings to ensure compliance.
The State Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Prof. Gabriel Yomere, described the election as peaceful and orderly.
Yomere said this while speaking to newsmen during an assessment tour of voting activities in some wards in Khana LGA, noting that the exercise progressed without any untoward incidents or violence.
Commenting on voter apathy observed in some areas, Yomere said it was not the fault of INEC, adding that the commission fulfilled its responsibility by carrying out adequate publicity and sensitisation ahead of the election.
Meanwhile, the APC candidate for Khana Constituency 2, Burabari Henrietta, while speaking with newsmen after casting her vote, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of INEC officials and security operatives.
Asked about her expectations, Henrietta said she was confident of victory.
“My expectation is, of course, that I will be victorious and that every other unit and ward will be peaceful like this has been,” she said.
In Ula-Apata Community in Ahoada East LGA, Units 1 and 3, voting commenced at about 10 a.m., though there were few voters in the queue.
Residents were seen going about their normal activities despite the restriction of movement, and the area remained calm.
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