In a statement issued in his country home in Idumuje-Ugboko, Aniocha North Council, he said it was heart warming to have emerged the winner of the election.
“I feel honoured to enjoy this privilege of being your Senator. It is indeed, the will of God and your unfettered and implicit confidence in me.
“I honestly thank our men ,women and youths who trooped out in impressive numbers to vote. By your patriotic actions, you have all deepened democracy and guaranteed a better future for us all. Thank you for your support.
“It is time to face the reality of the moment. I want to assure you that my promises to promote the best interests of Anioma people and all residents of Delta North will be pursued with unwavering commitment.”
Nwoko, an international legal consultant and Chancellor of Sports University, Idumuje Ugboko, scored 92,514 votes to defeat the Labour Party candidate, Mr. Kennedy Onochie Kanma, who got 86,121 votes and the APC candidate, Peter Nwaoboshi, 36, 816.
Nwoko was declared winner by the returning officer and Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Dr. Josephine Anene-Okeakwa.
