Maria Akwaji
Maria Godwin Akwaji | |
|---|---|
| State Representative | |
| Commissioner | |
| Preceded by | Godwin Akwaji |
| Constituency | Obudu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nigeria |
| Spouse | Godwin Akwaji |
| Occupation | Politician |
Maria Godwin Akwaji is a Nigerian politician and a former member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, representing the Obudu State Constituency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).[1] She succeeded her late husband, Godwin Akwaji, who died in June 2020 due to complications from COVID-19.[2]
In her election, Maria Akwaji won with a landslide victory, securing 32,166 votes. Her closest opponent, Dr. Godwin Agbor Adaje of the All Progressives Congress (APC), received 3,546 votes.[3][4]
References
- ^ Igwe, Ignatius (2020-12-06). "Maria Akwaji Succeeds Husband, Wins Obudu Constituency Bye-Election". Channels Television. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
- ^ "Maria Akwaji succeeds husband in Obudu constituency, wins with landslide". Retrieved 2025-03-01.
- ^ THEWILL_ (2020-12-06). "Bye-election: Maria Akwaji Of PDP Wins Obudu Constituency". Retrieved 2025-03-01.
- ^ Nigeria, Ripples (2020-12-06). "Wife of late Cross River lawmaker wins Obudu Constituency by-election". Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-01.