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  • APC to conduct Anambra governorship primary election March 28 — Nigeria — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News


    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has scheduled its governorship primary election for the 28th March in preparation for the election slated for 8 November 2025.

    APC chairman in Anambra, Chief Basil Ejidike, told members of the State Working Committee that the decision was taken at the meeting of the National Working Committee held at the party National Secretariat.

    He stated that the meeting was in line with that held with the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu with the heads of political parties a few days back.

    APC spokesperson in Anambra State, Dr Valentine Iyke-Oliobi, in a statement, said that the APC found it imperative to meet and design a program for the Anambra State gubernatorial primary election and communicate to the INEC within the ambit of the electoral law.

    Ejidike said, “We are ready and determined to conduct a free, fair, and credible primary election that will be acceptable to all the aspirants. Under my watch, I will do everything humanly possible to continue to keep Anambra APC as one indivisible family through guaranteeing them a free, fair, and credible primary election come March 29th. In achieving the above aim, the party will go for the election with an inclusive house and victory will be assured.

    “Furthermore, it is pertinent to know that a total number of four Aspirants have declared their intentions to fly the party flag come November 8th. They are Sir. Paul Chukwuma, Chief Azuka Okwuosa, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo and Evangelist Nicholas Ukochukwu.”





    APC to conduct Anambra governorship primary election March 28

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it will be conducting its governorship primary election in Anambra State on March 28. The decision was made after the party’s leadership met to discuss the upcoming election.

    The primary election is set to determine the party’s candidate for the governorship race in Anambra State. It is expected to be a highly contested race, with several aspirants vying for the opportunity to represent the APC in the upcoming election.

    The APC has urged its members and supporters in Anambra State to participate in the primary election and support the party’s candidate. The party has also pledged to conduct a free, fair, and transparent primary election process.

    As the race for the governorship seat in Anambra State heats up, all eyes will be on the APC primary election on March 28 to see who will emerge as the party’s candidate for the upcoming election. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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  • Anambra gov poll primaries start March 20


    The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Wednesday, called for strict adherence to the timetable for the Anambra State governorship election coming up later in November this year.

    Yakubu announced that political parties fielding candidates in the election will have to conduct the primaries to choose their candidate between 20th March 20 and April 10, 2025.

    The INEC chairman spoke during a consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja on Wednesday.

    He said, “May I remind leaders of political parties that primaries for the nomination of candidates for the Anambra State governorship election begin in the next two months i.e. 20th March to 10th April 2025.

    “Even as we prepare for the Anambra State governorship election, we are always mindful of our responsibilities for other elections and electoral activities. For instance, Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 requires the commission to issue the notice for elections not later than 360 days before the date of the election.”

    Yakubu also touched on the Federal Capital Territory’s Area Council election.

    “The last Area Council election in the FCT was held on 12 February 2022. By the effluxion of time, the tenure of the current chairmen and councillors ends next year. Consequently, the commission has approved that the 2026 Area Council election in FCT will be held on Saturday, 21st February 2026.

    “Voting will take place in all the designated polling units across the 68 constituencies to elect the six Area Council chairmen and 62 councillors,” Yakubu stated.

    He urged political parties to adhere to timelines for primaries and campaign schedules to ensure smooth preparations.

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    The race for the next governor of Anambra State is officially kicking off on March 20, as the primaries for the governorship election are set to begin. With several candidates vying for the coveted position, the stakes are high and the competition is fierce.

    The primaries will be a crucial step in the electoral process, as party members will have the opportunity to choose their preferred candidate to represent them in the upcoming election. The outcome of the primaries will set the stage for what promises to be a closely contested race.

    Political parties have been gearing up for the primaries, with candidates crisscrossing the state to garner support and rally their base. The people of Anambra are eagerly watching and waiting to see who will emerge victorious and ultimately lead the state forward.

    As the countdown to the primaries begins, all eyes are on the candidates as they make their final push to secure the nomination. Stay tuned for updates and coverage of this highly anticipated event.

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