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Nov

06

2021

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PHOTOS: Anambra Governor Willie Obiano, Wife Cast Votes Amidst Heavy Security

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PHOTOS: Anambra Governor Willie Obiano, Wife Cast Votes Amidst Heavy Security The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has cast his ballot in the ongoing governorship election in the state. The governor arrived at his polling unit at around 9:28 am. at Eri Primary School, Unit 004, Otuocha 1, Aguleri, Anambra East LGA. Mr Obiano, who arrived alongside his wife, Ebelechukwu, went straight to join the queue of voters for about five minutes before his aides asked him to join the podium to exercise his franchise. Despite the low turnout at the centre, Mr Obiano commended the large voter turnout he…

Nov

06

2021

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Opinion: Anambra State In Perspective, By Chief Patrick Eholor

Opinion, Politics

Situated in the South-East of Nigeria and prides as the Light of the Nation, with an industrious business savvy population and elites of Nigeria in different fields. A state with nationalists that staked their entire lives and resources for the freedom and independence of our great country, Nigeria. Her people spread across the landscape of Nigeria contributing immensely to nation building, infrastructural and economic growth. With high mobility across Nigeria, they are very visible and progressive people. Their quest for human development and freedom has attracted a juxtaposition of love and hate among compatriots. Their historical length as a people…

Nov

06

2021

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Anambra 2021: Voter apathy, insecurity may throw up unpopular governor

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Anambra 2021: Voter apathy, insecurity may throw up unpopular governor No fewer than 2.5 million registered voters are expected to decide the fate of the eighteen candidates whose names appear on the ballot paper FINALLY, the much awaited Anambra governorship election is here despite the uncertainties that trailed its preparations. No fewer than 2.5 million registered voters are expected to decide the fate of the eighteen candidates whose names appear on the ballot paper, although many of the candidates could be classified as mere pretenders. The greatest fear in the election is voter apathy which may be heightened by the…

Nov

05

2021

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BREAKING: Anambra 2021: APC has written 10 LGs results ahead of Saturday

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Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of plotting to rig the Saturday’s governorship election. Speaking through Don Adinuba, the state Commissioner for information and Public Enlightenment, Obiano accused the APC of writing results for 10 local government areas, ahead of the poll. Listing the local government areas, he said the APC was plotting to compromise officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. In a statement signed by the Commissioner, he said APC plan to take advantage of President Muhammadu Buhari’s delay assenting the new Electoral Bill which makes electronic voting mandatory to perpetrate…

Nov

05

2021

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BREAKING: DIG, AIG Appointed by IGP To Lead Policemen Deployed for Anambra Election Resign

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A Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Joseph Egbunike and Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) deployed to Anambra State for Saturday’s governorship election have resigned from the assignment. The two senior Police Officers have been redeployed by the Inspector General of Police Baba Alkali but no reason was given for their action. But the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Princess Nkeiruka Nwode, said nobody resigned. She said only DIG Egbunike was sent to another important assignment She described as untrue the reports making the rounds that another AIG also left, adding that the media should shun fake news at…

Nov

05

2021

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BREAKING: Anambra election: AAC candidate, Nwankwo steps down, endorses PDP’s Ozigbo

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Anambra election: AAC candidate, Nwankwo steps down, endorses PDP’s Ozigbo Chidozie Nwankwo, candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Anambra State governorship election has stepped down for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, Valentine Ozigbo. The endorsement was announced Friday night by Ozigbo’s media team barely 24 hours before the election. “It is significant for being the only one of such endorsements in this campaign season”, the statement read. Nwankwo pledged the support of his campaign organisation and associates to Ozigbo and prayed for his success on Saturday. Nwankwo urged his structures and supporters to offer the same support he…

Nov

05

2021

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Anambra Guber: Chidoka, Abaribe, Amadi, others Call for Peaceful Elections On Saturday

News, Politics

Two days to the Anambra governorship election, key voices in the Igbo determination cause, former aviation minister, Chief Osita Chidoka, minority leader of the Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and Law Professor and activist, Dr Sam Amadi have called for an immediate halt to violence and hostilities in Anambra state and a peaceful conduct of the Saturday’s election. This position is part of the outcome of Wednesday night’s extensive online conversation initiated and anchored by Chidoka on practical ways to push through the agitation of the southeast people, particularly within the context of the Anambra governorship election. The call became imperative…

Nov

04

2021

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BREAKING: Anambra Governorship Candidates Sign Peace Accord (PHOTOS)

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Anambra Governorship Candidates Sign Peace Accord Candidates in the imminent Anambra governorship election on Thursday signed a peace accord in Awka, the state captial. The election is slated for Saturday. Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, was present at the ceremony, which was facilitated by the National Peace Committee. Anambra, as in much of the South-East, has witnessed several ‘gunmen’ attacks, casting doubts on the safety of the elections. The proscribed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) has also threatened the sanctity of the election if its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is not released from detention. But…

Nov

04

2021

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Anambra Guber Election: Frontline Candidates, Their Chances And Weaknesses

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WHEN the people of Anambra State go to the polls to elect a new governor on November 6, they will make a choice out of 18 candidates from 18 political parties. It is poised to be a highly intriguing event that is slated to hold amidst uncertainty arising from the effects of the pro-Biafra agitation in Anambra and other parts of the South-East where secessionists, who insist on a breakaway Biafra nation, have declared an intention to stop the Nigerian government from conducting elections in territories of the defunct Republic of Biafra. THE WHISPERER suggests that the outcome of the…

Nov

03

2021

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PHOTOS: IGP, INEC Chairman Arrive Anambra State, Insist Governorship Election Must Hold

Metro, Politics

IGP, INEC Chairman Arrive Anambra State, Insist Governorship Election Must Hold The Inspector General of Police , Usman Alkali Baba has arrived Awka the Anambra state capital ahead of stakeholders meeting scheduled to hold at the Professor Dora Akunyili Development Center. He was received by the Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng and other top Police Authorities before proceeding to inspect Guards of Honor at the Command Headquarters Amawbia. The stakeholders meeting is expected to have in attendance, the Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission ,INEC, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu who also arrived the state on Tuesday, religious leaders, Governorship Candidates and Party…