Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has been issued with his certificate of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the senator-elect for Abia Central senatorial zone.
Governor Orji was issued with the certificate alongside two other senators- elect and eight house of Representatives members-elect who won the March 28th National Assembly polls in the state.
Issuing the Governor with the certificate of return at the Headquarters of the state Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Atahiru Jega represented by the national commissioner of INEC, Ambassador Lawrence Nwuruku congratulated the winners on their electoral victory.
He urged politicians not to see election as a do or die affair as well as to be magnanimous in their celebrations.
Reacting to the development, the Governor expressed happiness for being issued with his certificate of return.
According to him, the development puts to an end the useless rumour that his election was cancelled.
The Governor said the issuance of the certificate of return to them shows that they were duly elected by Abians to represent them and told Abians to expect the best from him when he goes to the Senate.
In his speech, the senator-elect for Abia South senatorial zone, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe assured that they will ensure quality representation for the people at the upper legislative chambers.