IN FULL: INEC releases final list of candidates for Anambra guber election

 


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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