The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has formally declared Ben Niyonshuti the Member of Parliament representing Youth in the Chamber of Deputies, following the final tally of the September 2 by-election.
Niyonshuti secured 47 of the 197 valid votes cast, representing 23.9 per cent, the highest tally among the 53 candidates who contested the seat, according to results signed by NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa on September 9.
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