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Anambra: Mefor lauds Nkwoka, APGA, Soludo over peaceful LG poll

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By, Venica Uchechukwu  

The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Law Mefor, has hailed the mayor of Idemili North Local Government Area,  Stanley Nkwoka over his victory in the just concluded local government election in the area.

Speaking to journalists shortly after the election result was declared at the local government headquarters, Ogidi, Mefor noted that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), is on course for a clean sweep of all 21 Local Government Areas in the state. 

“I am very happy that our party, APGA, has been returned not only in this local government, but across the state. “The indications show the party is coasting to victory everywhere. 

Even in Anambra East, where there is a contest with YPP, the result is very good. What this translates to is 21 over 21 for APGA.”

He attributed the landslide to the performance of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, saying the governor’s re-election with about 73% of the votes created momentum for APGA at the grassroots.  

“A lot of gratitude must go to the Solution Governor. That was an absolute vote of confidence from Ndi Anambra. That momentum rubbed off on this local government election. 

Other parties stayed away because they knew this was not a contest. Anambra is APGA, and APGA is Anambra. Anambra has been ‘APGA-nised.’”

The Commissioner, an indigene of Idemili North, commended voters for the massive turnout despite APGA running unopposed in the LGA. He said over 31,000 voters participated in the affirmation process.  

“I was pleasantly surprised. The turnout was almost like a normal contested election. This shows the sophistication of voters in Idemili North. 

They understood that under the Electoral Act, even a sole candidate must get an affirmative ‘Yes’ vote,”  Mefor said.

He added that the vote of confidence means Ndi Idemili North wants the Mayor to continue and deliver more.

 “He performed fantastically well in his first term, and we expect greater dividends of democracy for Idemili North and for Anambra State in general,” he said.

Also speaking, the re-elected Mayor, Stanley Nkwoka, appreciated the governor and pledged to do more.

 “I sincerely appreciate Mr. Governor for his efforts. His outstanding performance made everything easier for us at the local government level. 

For this second tenure, we have a clear project and agenda for Idemili North, and we are not looking back. Just as I performed in my first tenure, I am determined to do even better.”

Reps contestant, Aliuna urges EBSIEC, Security Agencies to ensure Free, Fair Ebonyi LG Poll

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By Uchenna Okeh, Abakaliki

A House of Representatives contestant for Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, Aliuna Godwin, has called on the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) and security agencies to ensure that the forthcoming local government elections in the state are free, fair and credible.

Aliuna, who is contesting under the platform of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), made the call in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital.

He urged EBSIEC to uphold the principles of transparency, impartiality and credibility throughout the electoral process, stressing that the integrity of the election would depend largely on the commission’s commitment to conducting a level playing field for all candidates and political parties.

According to him, the people of Ebonyi State deserve an electoral process in which their votes are respected and their choices freely expressed without intimidation, manipulation or undue interference.

The politician also appealed to security agencies deployed for the election to remain professional, neutral and committed to protecting voters, electoral officials and other stakeholders before, during and after the exercise.

He said the presence and conduct of security personnel at polling units should promote confidence among voters and ensure that every eligible citizen is able to exercise his or her franchise without fear.

Aliuna, however, commended the Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, for what he described as his efforts toward sustaining peace and order across the state.

He also applauded the governor for providing the necessary logistics to support the conduct of the local government elections, noting that adequate preparations were essential to the success of the exercise.

The DLA candidate further urged Governor Nwifuru to continue to monitor the electoral process and advise the commission to uphold transparency and credibility in the conduct of the polls.

He stressed that the governor’s leadership and commitment to a peaceful electoral environment could help strengthen public confidence in the local government election.

Aliuna noted that credible local government elections would not only deepen democratic participation at the grassroots but also contribute to effective governance and accountability across the state’s 13 local government areas.

He therefore appealed to political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to conduct themselves peacefully and respect the rules guiding the electoral process.

He expressed hope that EBSIEC and the security agencies would discharge their responsibilities professionally, allowing the people of Ebonyi to freely determine their leaders in a peaceful, transparent and credible election scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026.