The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results after a contentious argument at the collation centre in Abakiliki. Nwifuru is the current Speaker of the State House of Assembly.
The results showed PDP candidate Odii polled 80,191 votes, while APGA candidate Odo came third with 52,189 votes.
INEC returning officer Prof. Charles Igwe declared Nwifuru the winner and returned him elected. The announcement was made 48 hours after the argument at the INEC collation centre.