Anambra election news live
Here are some live updates on the Anambra State Governorship Election:
Latest Updates:
- 12:30 PM: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the Anambra State Governorship Election. Voting has started in all the 21 local government areas of the state.
- 11:45 AM: The election is being conducted in 5,720 polling units across the state, with over 2.5 million registered voters.
- 11:30 AM: The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has arrived at his polling unit in Aguata Local Government Area.
- 11:20 AM: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Valentine Ozigbo, has also arrived at his polling unit in Anambra East Local Government Area.
- 11:10 AM: The election is being monitored by local and international observers, including the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Pre-Election Updates:
- 9:00 PM (Yesterday): The INEC had announced that the election would hold as scheduled, despite concerns over the security situation in the state.
- 8:00 PM (Yesterday): The Anambra State Government had imposed a curfew in some parts of the state, citing security concerns.
- 6:00 PM (Yesterday): The APGA candidate, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, had expressed confidence in his chances of winning the election, saying he had the support of the people.
- 4:00 PM (Yesterday): The PDP candidate, Valentine Ozigbo, had also expressed confidence in his chances, saying he had a strong campaign team and a good understanding of the needs of the people.
Security Situation:
- 10:00 AM: The Anambra State Police Command had deployed over 30,000 personnel to ensure the security of the election.
- 9:00 AM: The Nigerian Army had also deployed troops to the state to support the police in maintaining law and order.
Voting Process:
- 8:00 AM: Voting is expected to start at 8:00 AM and end at 2:00 PM.
- 7:00 AM: Polling units are expected to open at 7:00 AM, with voters expected to arrive early to cast their ballots.
- 6:00 AM: The INEC had announced that voters would be required to wear face masks and maintain social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest information, please check with reputable news sources or the INEC website.