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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to guarantee a free, fair, and credible governorship election in Anambra State next weekend.
In a statement obtained by AFRIPOST on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Atiku urged the commission, led by its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), to demonstrate its impartiality and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process.
He said the November 8 poll presents “a unique opportunity to end the era of poor governance in Anambra State” and prevent what he described as the ruling All Progressives Congress’ “notorious habit of snatching and running away with the people’s mandate.”
The former Vice President, who expressed support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Nwosu Chima John, and his running mate, Nwobu Geoffrey Ndubisi, urged voters in the state to rally behind them to usher in a new era of prosperity and stability.
He said, “The election next weekend calls our consciousness to a moment when we must rally round the candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Nwosu Chima John and Nwobu Geoffrey Ndubisi to lead Anambra State to a new era of prosperity and economic stability.
“The election is also an opportunity for the electoral umpire under the leadership of Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, to prove to the world that it has turned a new page, and that the integrity of our election would not be sacrificed for the satisfaction of the ruling party.”
Atiku called on eligible voters in the state to come out in large numbers, exercise their franchise, and protect their votes to ensure that the will of the people prevails.
He expressed optimism that the people of Anambra, known for their political awareness and enterprise, would once again make history by choosing credible leadership that would drive peace, unity, and development under the ADC.