According to the results so far released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the professor of economics and former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor has won majority votes in 18 out of 20 local governments declared so far.
Collation of results will continue after tomorrow’s supplementary election in Ihiala Local Government Area, where the election did not hold.
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, won Nnewi North council, while Valentine Ozigbo of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won Ogbaru council.
He also defeated his closest rivals, Senator Andy Uba of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Ozigbo in their native Aguata council.