Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Udom Ekpoudom has emerged the All Progressives Congress candidate for Akwa Ibom Northwest (Ikot Ekpene) Senatorial district.
The APC returning officer, Itemuwem Eyo announced the result shortly after the sorting and counting of ballot.
Other contestants such as Joseph Michael Akpan scored 12 votesand Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpe 4.
Ekpoudom thanked APC delegates from the Senatorial district for entrusting him with the mandate to vie for the Senate.
He said,: “I am grateful for entrusting me with your mandate. I will not disappoint you when I go to the Senate. I dedicate this victory to God and my the APC family.
“I also give credit to security agencies particularly the Nigerian Police for performing their responsibility without insisting on financial gratification.
“Ikot Ekpene Senatorial district shall be well represented if I am elected.”
