By-Election: INEC Confirms LP’s Bright Ngene Winner Of Enugu Rerun Despite Jail Term
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed Bright Ngene of the Labour Party as the winner of the Enugu rerun by-election, despite his ongoing jail term. The by-election, held on August 16, 2025, was the fourth attempt after the 2023 election was nullified in eight polling units.
Ngene defeated Sam Ngene of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the rerun. INEC spokesperson, Olumekun, announced that Ngene would be presented with his certificate of return on August 21 and 22, 2025, in Abuja and the state office, respectively.
Ngene's journey to reclaim his seat has been tumultuous, with his victory in the 2023 election being nullified by a tribunal. Despite his conviction in July 2024 for his involvement in a communal crisis, Ngene has continued to win multiple rerun elections, sparking debate on the intersection of politics, law, and justice in.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from NaijaNews. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on NaijaNews
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
INEC Declares Prison Inmate Winner Of Enugu Rerun Election
Enugu South re-run: Tinubu’s Minister, Nnaji defended democracy – APC
Bye-election: INEC presents Certificates of Return to winners
INEC To Issue Certificates Of Return To Bye-Election Winners
By-election: INEC presents certificates of return to elected federal lawmakers
By-elections: Abure-led Labour Party Not Qualified to Field Candidates, INEC Tells Court, Insists His Tenure Has Elapsed
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
