Abia news on election

Abia State is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, and like other states, it has its own electoral processes and news related to elections. Here are some recent news updates on elections in Abia State:

2023 Gubernatorial Election

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the schedule for the 2023 gubernatorial election in Abia State, which is set to hold on March 18, 2023.
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has nominated Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah as its candidate for the election, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nominated Professor Uche Ikonne.
• The Labour Party (LP) has also nominated Dr. Alex Otti as its candidate for the election.

2023 Senatorial Election

• The INEC has also announced the schedule for the 2023 senatorial election in Abia State, which is set to hold on March 18, 2023.
• The APC has nominated Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as its candidate for the Abia North Senatorial District, while the PDP has nominated Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe.
• The LP has also nominated Chief Emeka Atuma as its candidate for the Abia North Senatorial District.

2023 House of Representatives Election

• The INEC has announced the schedule for the 2023 House of Representatives election in Abia State, which is set to hold on March 18, 2023.
• The APC has nominated Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha as its candidate for the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, while the PDP has nominated Hon. Chimaobi Ebisike.
• The LP has also nominated Hon. Chijioke Chukwu as its candidate for the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency.

Election Violence

• There have been reports of election violence in some parts of Abia State, particularly in the Aba area, where some political thugs were said to have clashed with security personnel.
• The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the violence, and have vowed to ensure that the election is peaceful and free from violence.

Election Observers

• The European Union (EU) has deployed election observers to Abia State to monitor the 2023 elections.
• The observers will be monitoring the elections to ensure that they are free, fair, and peaceful.

These are some of the recent news updates on elections in Abia State. I hope this information is helpful.