Anambra state election news
Here are some recent news updates on the Anambra State election:
Latest News
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the Anambra State governorship election, which was initially scheduled for November 6, 2021, to November 18, 2021. (Source: Vanguard)
- The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to rig the election. (Source: The Nation)
- The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the APGA of planning to use thugs to disrupt the election. (Source: Leadership)
Previous News
- The INEC had earlier announced that 18 political parties would participate in the election, with 37 candidates vying for the governorship seat. (Source: Premium Times)
- The election is expected to be a closely contested one, with many political analysts predicting a tight race between the APGA, PDP, and APC. (Source: This Day)
- The Anambra State government has assured that adequate security measures would be put in place to ensure a peaceful and successful election. (Source: The Guardian)
Key Candidates
- Andy Uba (APC): A former Senator and a close ally of President Muhammadu Buhari.
- Chukwuma Soludo (APGA): A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and a prominent figure in the APGA.
- Valentine Ozigbo (PDP): A businessman and a former President of the Transcorp Group.
- Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP): A businessman and a former Senator.
Election Issues
- The election is expected to be a test of the popularity of the various political parties in the state, with many voters expected to make their choices based on the parties' performance in the state.
- The election is also expected to be influenced by the ongoing security challenges in the state, with many voters expressing concerns about the safety of the election.
- The election is also expected to be influenced by the economic situation in the state, with many voters expressing concerns about the state's economy and the ability of the various political parties to address these concerns.
I hope this information is helpful.