Expected candidates appear, as INEC releases final list for Anambra governorship election

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the November 6 governorship election in Anambra state.

In a statement, Thursday, signed by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, the agency said the commission met and deliberated on a wide range of issues including preparations for the conduct of 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 governorship election, and ensure that the right to vote in a safe and secure environment is guaranteed.

The full list of candidates for the November 6 poll:

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