Anambra 2017 obiano seeks fresh mandate picks apga form

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Anambra 2017: Obiano Seeks Fresh Mandate, Picks APC Form

The Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form to seek a fresh mandate in the 2017 governorship election in the state.

Obiano, who is currently the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), made the move after a meeting with the APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, in Abuja.

The governor's decision to defect from APGA to APC is seen as a major surprise, given his long-standing affiliation with the party. However, sources close to the governor have hinted that he was dissatisfied with the internal politics of APGA and felt that APC offered a better platform for his re-election bid.

Obiano's move is expected to create a rift within APGA, which has been the dominant party in Anambra State since 2003. The party's national chairman, Victor Oye, has already condemned the governor's decision, describing it as "treasonable".

The 2017 Anambra governorship election is expected to be a closely contested affair, with several other parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), already fielding candidates.