The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented Certificates of Return to senators-elect.
The presentation was done by the Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, at the National Collation Centre, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
Among those who received theirs were Dr Tony Nwoye, who was declared the winner of the Anambra North senatorial election in Anambra State.
Senator Victor Umeh for Anambra Central and Senator Ifeanyi Ubah for Anambra South.
INEC said the certificates of return for the members-elect of the House of Representatives will be presented to them today.
In his appreciation speech, Dr Tony Nwoye thank all for their love, solidarity and support and promised to give Anambra North, Anambra State and Nigeria a robust Representation they will be proud of. He urged them to look forward to his diligent service and contribution towards the nation-building.
The elected legislators include 98 out of 109 Senate, and 325 out of 360 House of Representatives seats. Seven parties won in the Senate, while eight parties won House of Representatives seats.
House of Representatives-elect are expected to receive theirs on Wednesday at the same venue.
In terms of party representation for the 10th Assembly, the INEC chief said APC won 57 Senate seats; the PDP, 29; LP, 6; SDP, 2; NNPP, 2; YPP, 1; and APGA, 1.
For the lower chamber, the electoral chair said the APC has 162 seats; PDP, 102; LP, 34; NNPP, 18; APGA, 4; ADC, 2; SDP, 2; YPP, 1.
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