The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has
released the final list of candidates for the November 6 governorship election
in Anambra state.
In a statement on Thursday, Festus Okoye, INEC national
commissioner and chairman, information and voter education committee, said the
commission met and deliberated on a wide range of issues including preparations
for the Anambra governorship election.
“In line with the timetable and schedule of activities for
the election released on 19th January 2021, the commission, has today, 7th
October 2021 implemented two additional activities. The final register of
voters for the Anambra governorship election was presented to the 18 registered
political parties participating in the election at the headquarters of the
commission in Awka, Anambra State,” the statement reads.
“Furthermore, the commission released the final list of
candidates for the election and has pasted same in the state office of the commission
in Awka, Anambra State.
“The list has also
been uploaded to the commission’s website and social media platforms.”
The list published shows that Valentine Ozigbo of the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Andy Uba of the All Progressives Congress
(APC), and Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), along
with 15 other candidates — all male — are vying for the governorship position.
There are, however, seven females vying for deputy
governorship position.
The commission assured the people of Anambra state of its
resolve to ensure smooth conduct of the election, and ensure that the right to
vote in a safe and secure environment is guaranteed.
Below is the list.
|
Party |
Governor |
Deputy |
|
A |
Maduka Godwin |
Obi Ifeatu |
|
AA |
Etiaba Chukwuogo |
Uchebo Mwao |
|
AAC |
Nwankwo Chidozie |
Nwaebili Clare |
|
ADC |
Akachukwu Nwankpo |
Lawrence Ughamadu |
|
ADP |
Ume-Ezeoke Douglas |
Maxwell Chukujama |
|
APC |
Andy Uba |
Chukwuemeka Okafor |
|
APGA |
Charles Soludo |
Ibezim Gilbert |
|
APM |
Onyejegbu Okwudili |
Onuora Letitia |
|
APP |
Azubuike Echetebu |
Ogbonna Nnabike |
|
BP |
Chika Okeke |
Chika Adibe |
|
LP |
Agbasimalo Emmanuel |
Muokwue Peter |
|
NNPP |
Ohajimkpo Emeka |
Nwude Ebelechukwu |
|
NRM |
Ezenwafor Victor |
Ojukwu Chukwuma |
|
PDP |
Valentine Ozigbo |
Lilian Enemo |
|
PRP |
Nnamdi Nwawuo |
Igbo Gozie |
|
SDP |
Uzoh Godwin |
Chira Obiora |
|
YPP |
Ifeanyi Ubah |
Okechukwu Eze |
|
ZLP |
Okonkwo Francis |
Jessie Uka |
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