Anambra governor-elect, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, on Wednesday, stated that his official vehicles will be made by foremost Nigerian brand, Innoson Motor. The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria attributed the move as a strategy to promote local brands. During a conversation with members of his transition committee, Soludu also disclosed that local made … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified reason behind its decision to distribute permanent voter cards (PVCs) hours before the Anambra governorship election. INEC, had On October 26 announced that 81,778 new PVCs would be delivered to the state on October 28 for distribution ahead of the November 6 election. This has elicited criticism … Read more
Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Anambra governorship election, has expressed optimism that he can still emerge as the winner of the poll. Ozigbo currently has 51,322 votes, while Chukwuma Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has 103,946 votes. A supplementary election is billed for Today in Ihiala … Read more
Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo of upon his declaration has winner of the Anambra governorship election, described his victory as a reflection of the people’s will. Soludo stated this during his acceptance speech after he was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission, early hours of Wednesday November 10. The new governor-elect said, “Let me … Read more
Governor-elect of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has declared that there will be no ceremony during his swearing-in ceremony. The erstwhile Central Bank Boss had earlier stated that his administration will support local made brands such as Innoson Motor and Akwete. Soludo debunked rumours of a N20 million budget for his swearing-in, saying there will … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East, Elvis Agukwe, has described the All Progressives Grand Alliance’s lead in the Anambra gubernatorial election as a political disadvantage to the zone. Mr Agukwe said the lead would further isolate the zone from the national political grid. He argued that it had truncated efforts … Read more
The Nigerian Army has denied escorting fake voters to Anambra for the November 6 governorship election. Director, army public relations, Onyema Nwachukwu spoke on Thursday while reacting to the allegation that soldiers were escorting buses conveying fake voters to Anambra. Nwachukwu said it remains apolitical whenever called upon by the authorities to provide internal security. … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra, has promised the people of the state it will secure the state if its candidate is elected as governor. Chairman of the party, Basil Ejidike stated this on Wednesday, in an interview with NAN in Awka, the state capital. A former senator representing Anambra south, Andy Uba, is the … Read more
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has alledged there are “widespread incidents of vote-buying” in the Anambra governorship election. The election observer group’s position is contained in its preliminary findings on the election, released on Saturday in Abuja. The statement reads: “We have also noted widespread incidents of vote-buying that will likely negatively impact the … Read more
A civil society organisation, YIAGA Africa, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide an update on the status of elections in polling units across Anambra that experienced malfunctioning of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). There are glitches on the BVAS in several polling units across the state. Chukwuma Soludo, the … Read more
Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has directed officials participating in the Anambra governorship election to ensure that every vote counts. The electoral umpire boss gave the directive on Friday in his message to the commission’s staff. According to him: “It is therefore imperative for all of you to ensure that … Read more
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has warned all the political parties not to involve in violence or rigging of the Anambra governorship election. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary-General of the Chidi Ibeh-led Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group said “the recent lip services of crafty politicians who are … Read more
Michael Otu, the collation officer for Orumba north LGA of Anambra state, says he signed the result for the area under duress. Otu made this claim on Sunday while presenting the outcome of the election in the LGA. The collation officer said: “My experience, I must say, was very pathetic. Well, I thank God that … Read more
Chukwuma Soludo, the governorship candidate for the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA has been listed for the Anambra governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC) on Thursday. In the published list of candidates for the Anambra State governorship poll which will be conducted in November, INEC replaced Michael Umeoji with Chukwuma Soludo as … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to conduct the forthcoming Anambra Governorship election in an “embarrassingly transparent” way. INEC’s resident electoral commissioner, Nwachukwu Orji, stated this on Saturday during a voter education and sensitisation forum for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and women groups. Orji, who was represented by Samuel Nimen, INEC head of … Read more
Basil Ejidike, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Anambra, has accused the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, of rigging the inconclusive governorship election in the state. Ejidike stated this while rejecting the results so far declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. In a statement he issued on Sunday night, Ejidike said: … Read more