Soludo, Ukachukwu make final list for Anambra guber as campaigns begin June 11

Soludo, Ukachukwu make final list for Anambra guber as campaigns begin June 11

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has
published the final list of candidates for the Anambra state governorship
election slated for November 8. A statement issued Wednesday by Sam Olumekun, the INEC
national commissioner and chairman of the information and voter education
committee, said a total of 16 political parties uploaded the particulars of
their candidates by the deadline of May 12, 2025. He said the African Democratic Congress (ADC), however,
conducted a fresh primary election to replace its candidate while four parties
— Accord (A), African Action Congress (AAC), Labour Party (LP), and the New
Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) — replaced their deputy governorship candidates. Olumekun said 16 out of the 19 registered parties are participating
in the election out of which the AAC and the National Rescue Movement (NRM)
have nominated female candidates while six parties are fielding female running
mates. “No party has nominated a person with disability as a
candidate. In terms of age, the candidates range between 36 and 71 years,” the
statement reads. ”The full list of the candidates by party, age, gender, and
academic qualifications has been uploaded to our website and social media
platforms for public information. ”With this publication, no further withdrawal or replacement
of candidates will be allowed except in the event of death of a candidate or
running mate before Election Day as provided by Section 34(1) of the Electoral
Act.” Some of the candidates include Ukachukwu Nicholas – All
Progressives Congress (APC); Ifemeludike Chioma Grace – African Action Congress
(AAC); Soludo Charles Chukwuma – All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA);
Moghalu George Nnadubem – Labour Party (LP); Onyejebu Geoffrey – New Nigeria
Peoples Party (NNPP); Ndidi Christy Olieh – National Rescue Movement (NRM); and
Ezenwafor Jude – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). COMMENCEMENT OF CAMPAIGNSOlumekun said in line with the provision of section 94(1) of
the Electoral Act 2022, parties are now at liberty to start their
electioneering campaigns in public from June 11, 2025, and end at midnight on
November 6, 2025. ”As enshrined in Sections 92 and 93 of the Electoral Act
2022, the Commission wishes to remind Political Parties, candidates, and their
supporters that it is unlawful to use abusive language, carry out physical
attacks on opponents during rallies, processions, and meetings or destroy their
campaign materials,” the statement reads. ”Similarly, all parties and candidates must be given
unimpeded access to public facilities for media campaigns, outdoor advertising
as well as public rallies and meetings. For the avoidance of doubt, Section
95(2) of the Electoral Act 2022 prohibits the use of incumbency to the advantage
or disadvantage of any party or candidate.” 



















































On May 17, INEC published the personal particulars of
candidates for the election. 

Source: Soludo, Ukachukwu make final list for Anambra guber as campaigns begin June 11

 - NigerianEye

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