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The Anambra governorship election petition tribunal has upheld the election of Governor, Willie Obiano in the Nov. 18, 2107 polls It will be recalled that Praise Okechukwu, candidate of the Mega Progressives Peoples Party (MPPP) in her petition prayed the tribunal to annul Obiano’s victory for non-substantial compliance to the electoral act. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the ...

Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano has vowed to tackle insecurity in the state during his swearing-in on Saturday for a second term. Obiano was sworn-in alongside his deputy by the chief judge of the state, Justice Peter Umeadi. Speaking at the event, Obiano pledged to beef up security and make the state a safe haven for investors. In addition, the governor ...

Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano, came under attacks Saturday after addressing his supporters at a polling unit, with activists accusing him of violating the Electoral Act. Activists said the governor’s address constituted a form of campaigning which the law says must end 24 hours before voting. “For the purpose of this Act, the period of campaigning in public by every political ...

A party leader in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) says Governor Willie Obiano has no contender in the Anambra governorship election. Victor Umeh who is the immediate past National Chairman of APGA made this known on Channels Television. He added that, “political parties are registered to contest elections,” he went further that “Even if you know that your mission ...

It’s a less than 24 hours to the Anambra state governorship election and security in states nearby are heating up, particularly Delta state. The Delta Command of the Nigeria Police, has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement from 12 mid-night on Friday between Delta and Anambra states through the Niger Bridge. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Zanna Ibrahim, ...

Governor Wille Obiano has raised some dust in Awka conerning his security and personal safety. This concerned the development that his Aide de Camp (ADC) was withdrawn. Politico learnt that a directive to this effect, was issued by the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Obiano raised the alarm that he woke up on Tuesday morning to find that his ADC had ...

Materials for Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra state will be distributed to polling booths from Wednesday. The information came from INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu in Awka the state capital. Yakubu noted that the electoral body had already provided the necessary logistics, including funds, for smooth conduct of the election. He added that there was a need for Heads of the ...