Anambra election news

Here are some recent news updates on the Anambra State governorship election:

Latest News

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the Anambra State governorship election from November 6 to November 18, 2021. The commission cited logistical challenges and the need to ensure a free and fair election. [Source: Vanguard News]
• The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to rig the election. APGA's candidate, Chukwuma Soludo, has called on INEC to ensure that the election is free and fair. [Source: The Nation]
• The Labour Party (LP) has withdrawn its candidate, Obiora Agbasimalo, from the election, citing alleged intimidation and harassment by the PDP. [Source: Premium Times]

Previous News

• The Anambra State governorship election was initially scheduled to hold on November 6, 2021. However, INEC postponed the election to November 18, 2021, citing logistical challenges. [Source: Punch News]
• The PDP has accused the APGA of planning to rig the election, citing alleged plans to manipulate the electoral process. [Source: This Day Live]
• The APGA has accused the PDP of planning to use thugs to disrupt the election. [Source: The Guardian]
• The LP has accused the PDP of planning to use fake voters to rig the election. [Source: Daily Trust]

Candidates

• Chukwuma Soludo (APGA)
• Valentine Ozigbo (PDP)
• Obiora Agbasimalo (LP) (withdrew from the election)
• Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP)
• Andy Uba (APC)

Key Issues

• Security: The election has been marred by concerns over security, with many calling for the deployment of security personnel to ensure a peaceful election.
• Rigging: There have been allegations of plans to rig the election, with both the PDP and APGA accusing each other of plotting to manipulate the electoral process.
• Voter apathy: There are concerns that voter apathy may be a major issue in the election, with many voters expressing frustration with the political process.

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