Anambra 2017 election news

Here are some news highlights from the 2017 Anambra State gubernatorial election:

Election Date: November 18, 2017

Candidates: 37 candidates contested in the election, but the main contenders were:

  1. Willie Obiano (APGA) - Incumbent Governor
  2. Oseloka Henry Clottey (PDP) - Former Nigerian Ambassador to the Benin Republic
  3. Tony Nwoye (PDP) - Former House of Representatives member
  4. Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP) - Businessman and politician

Election Results: Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won the election with 180,882 votes, defeating his closest rival, Tony Nwoye of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 97,700 votes.

Controversies:

  1. Vote-buying allegations: There were reports of vote-buying and rigging during the election, with some parties accusing each other of engaging in such practices.
  2. INEC's accreditation issues: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faced criticism for its accreditation process, with some voters unable to access their polling units due to technical issues.
  3. Security concerns: There were reports of violence and intimidation in some areas, with some voters and observers expressing concerns about the security situation.

Reactions:

  1. APGA: Willie Obiano's party hailed his victory, saying it was a testament to his popularity and the people's endorsement of his leadership.
  2. PDP: The PDP rejected the results, citing widespread irregularities and calling for a rerun.
  3. INEC: The electoral commission defended its conduct of the election, saying it was generally peaceful and credible.

Post-Election Developments:

  1. Court cases: The PDP and other parties challenged the election results in court, but the courts ultimately upheld Obiano's victory.
  2. Governor's inauguration: Willie Obiano was inaugurated for his second term as Governor of Anambra State on March 17, 2018.

These are just some of the key news highlights from the 2017 Anambra State gubernatorial election. If you have any specific questions or would like more information, feel free to ask!