INEC issues certificate-of-return to Nasarawa North senator-elect, Envulu-Anza

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has presented the Certificate of Return to the senator-elect for Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Danladi Halilu Envulu-Anza of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following his victory in the recently concluded by-election.

The presentation ceremony took place on Monday, 22nd June, 2026, a day after the commission officially declared Envulu-Anza winner of the poll conducted across Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon and Wamba Local Government Areas of the state.

Envulu-Anza emerged victorious after polling 45,362 votes to defeat his closest rivals, including former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku of the Labour Party (LP), who secured 12,931 votes, and David Emmanuel Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 11,570 votes.

Speaking shortly after receiving the Certificate of Return, the senator-elect expressed gratitude to the electorate for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to provide quality representation to the people of Nasarawa North at the National Assembly.

He assured constituents that he would work tirelessly to advance their interests, attract development projects and contribute meaningfully to legislative efforts aimed at improving the welfare of citizens.

The bye-election was conducted to fill the vacancy created by the death of former Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented the district until his passing on December 31, 2025.

With the issuance of the Certificate of Return, Envulu-Anza is expected to complete the necessary legislative formalities ahead of his inauguration as the new representative of Nasarawa North Senatorial District in the Senate.