Anambra state latest political news
Here are some of the latest political news from Anambra State:
1. Governorship Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed November 6, 2021, for the conduct of the Anambra State Governorship election. The election is expected to be a keenly contested one, with several candidates vying for the seat.
2. APC's Andy Uba Emerges as Candidate: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Andy Uba as its candidate for the Anambra State Governorship election. Uba, a former Senator, emerged as the party's candidate after a primary election held on June 26, 2021.
3. PDP's Valentine Ozigbo Emerges as Candidate: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced Valentine Ozigbo as its candidate for the Anambra State Governorship election. Ozigbo, a former Chairman of Transcorp Plc, emerged as the party's candidate after a primary election held on June 26, 2021.
4. APGA's Chukwuma Soludo Emerges as Candidate: The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced Chukwuma Soludo as its candidate for the Anambra State Governorship election. Soludo, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), emerged as the party's candidate after a primary election held on June 26, 2021.
5. Security Concerns: The Anambra State Government has expressed concern over the rising cases of insecurity in the state, particularly the activities of armed robbers and kidnappers. The government has called on the Federal Government to provide more security personnel to the state to help tackle the problem.
6. Budget Presentation: The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has presented a budget of N137.4 billion for the 2022 fiscal year. The budget is expected to focus on infrastructure development, education, and healthcare.
7. PDP's Chidoka Joins APC: A former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has defected from the PDP to the APC. Chidoka, who was a governorship aspirant in the PDP, has joined the APC and is expected to play a key role in the party's campaign for the Anambra State Governorship election.
8. APGA's Obaze Joins PDP: A former Secretary to the State Government, Oseloka Obaze, has defected from the APGA to the PDP. Obaze, who was a governorship aspirant in the APGA, has joined the PDP and is expected to play a key role in the party's campaign for the Anambra State Governorship election.
These are some of the latest political news from Anambra State. The state is expected to be a key battleground in the 2023 general elections, with several political parties vying for control of the state.