Anambra central senatorial election news
You're looking for news on the Anambra Central Senatorial election! Here are some recent updates:
Latest News:
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Anambra Central Senatorial election inconclusive. The election was held on January 29, 2023.
- The commission announced that the election was inconclusive due to the cancellation of votes in 326 polling units across the senatorial district.
- INEC has fixed February 25, 2023, for a rerun election in the affected polling units.
Previous Updates:
- The Anambra Central Senatorial election was initially scheduled for November 6, 2021, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The election was later rescheduled for January 29, 2023.
- The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Victor Umeh, was declared the winner of the election, but the result was later nullified by the Court of Appeal.
- The court ordered a fresh election in the senatorial district.
Candidates:
- Victor Umeh (APGA)
- Uche Ekwunife (PDP)
- Andy Uba (APC)
- Obiora Okonkwo (YPP)
Key Issues:
- The election has been marred by controversy, with allegations of vote-buying, ballot snatching, and intimidation of voters.
- The election has also been criticized for the low turnout of voters, with many residents complaining about the lack of adequate security and the difficulty in accessing polling units.
Reactions:
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of rigging the election, while the APC has denied the allegations.
- The APGA has called for the cancellation of the election, citing widespread irregularities.
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