The NICASA Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) for 2023 elections accredited 152 delegates including 10 delegates from the Eastern Cape for the elections. Later, the Eastern Cape delegates were removed. The total number of accredited delegates dropped to 142. Out of the 142 accredited delegates, 121 voted in the election. Below is the detailed results as publically counted and announced on Saturday at the Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg.
(A) FOUR CONTESTED POSITIONS
PRESIDENT GENERAL
Total votes cast – 121
Total valid votes – 119
Total invalid votes – 02
Lawan Ibrahim Tanko – 29
Akanbi Kazeem Ganiyu – 06
Francis Godswill Onyekwelu – 84
WINNER: Francis Godswill Onyekwelu
VICE PRESIDENT 1
Total votes cast – 121
Total valid votes – 117
Total invalid votes – 04
Amakan Elisha Agoni – 50
Kolawole Adedotun Olumide – 67
WINNER: Kolawole Adedotun Olumide
TREASURER
Total votes cast – 121
Total valid votes – 120
Total invalid votes – 01
Ifeyinwa Obi Emedo – 52
Vivian Chinasa Oparah – 68
WINNER: Vivian Chinasa Oparah
ORGANISING SECRETARY
Total votes cast – 121
Total valid votes – 118
Total invalid votes – 03
Benjamin Anike – 68
Anthony Ohiaogu Ewulonu (Duke) – 50
WINNER: Benjamin Anike
(B) UNOPPOSED POSITIONS (REQUIRES 25% TO WIN)
VICE PRESIDENT 2: Nkolika Ukadike (Odibeze)
Total votes cast – 120
Total valid votes – 119
Total invalid votes – 01
Total endorsed votes – 98
% of endorsed votes 82%
Nkolika Ukadike (Odibeze) declared WINNER for VP 2
SECRETARY-GENERAL: Ojo-Fafore Elizabeth Motunrayo
Total votes cast – 120
Total valid votes – 119
Total invalid votes – 01
Total endorsed votes – 96
% of endorsed votes 80%
Ojo-Fafore Elizabeth Motunrayo declared WINNER for SG
DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL: Ikechukwu Paulicarp Onumajulu
Total votes cast – 120
Total valid votes – 119
Total invalid votes – 01
Total endorsed votes – 89
% of endorsed votes 74%
Ikechukwu Paulicarp Onumajulu declared WINNER for DSG
FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Atolagbe Trust Robert
Total votes cast – 120
Total valid votes – 119
Total invalid votes – 01
Total endorsed votes – 100
% of endorsed votes 83%
Atolagbe Trust Robert declared WINNER for FIN SEC
DEPUTY ORGANISING SECRETARY: Agatha Ezeh Ngozi
Total votes cast – 120
Total valid votes – 119
Total invalid votes – 01
Total endorsed votes – 87
% of endorsed votes 73%
Agatha Ezeh Ngozi declared WINNER for DOS
CHIEF PROTOCOL OFFICER: Ijeoma Faith Nwodo
Total votes cast – 120
Total valid votes – 119
Total invalid votes – 01
Total endorsed votes – 91
% of endorsed votes 76%
Ijeoma Faith Nwodo declared WINNER for Chief Protocol
DEPUTY PROTOCOL OFFICER: Ukpabi Chukwudi Lawrence
Total votes cast – 120
Total valid votes – 119
Total invalid votes – 01
Total endorsed votes – 88
% of endorsed votes 73%
Ukpabi Chukwudi Lawrence declared WINNER for Deputy Protocol
PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER: Okorie Tony Okwudili
Total votes cast – 120
Total valid votes – 119
Total invalid votes – 01
Total endorsed votes – 105
% of endorsed votes 88%
Okorie Tony Okwudili declared WINNER for PRO
Signed
Dr Lawan Abdulhamid
NIEC Chairperson
