The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Uche Harris Okonkwo, candidate of the Labour Party as winner of the Idemili North and South Federal constituency in Anambra State.
Okonkwo beat two-term incumbent, Obinna Chidoka of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to clinch the seat. Obinna Chidoka, is younger brother of former Minister of Aviation and PDP chieftain, Dr. Osita Chidoka.
Uche Okonkwo also overcame APGA candidate Mr. Ike Iyiegbu(Ike Cubana), the elder brother of celebrity billionaire, Obi Cubana, as well as the APC candidate, Ifeanyi Ibezim.
Uche for those who do not know, is the son of Senator Annie Okonkwo, the former senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District.
