Ensure credible LG poll, PDP tells Anambra electoral commission

The Anambra State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Igwe Chigozie, has urged the newly inaugurated state’s Independent Electoral Commission to ensure a free and fair local government election in the state.

Igwe, who spoke at a press briefing in Awka, Anambra State, on Thursday, stressed the need for ANSIEC to maintain neutrality, independence and avoid bias in favour of the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance government in the state.

He warned that the PDP would not tolerate any form of manipulation or rigging in the elections, adding that the party was fully prepared and positioned to win the majority of the elections.

He said, “The PDP has been strategising and working tirelessly towards the future elections in the state, including the 2025 governorship elections.

“We urge ANSIEC to adhere to the principles of transparency, fairness, and impartiality in the planning and conduct of the elections. Anything short of that would be unacceptable to the PDP and the people of Anambra State.

“We call on the electoral body to ensure that all eligible voters are given the opportunity to participate in the electoral process without any form of intimidation or harassment.”

Igwe expressed confidence in the PDP’s ability to win the local government elections, citing the party’s popularity and acceptance among the people of the state.

He assured all that the PDP would continue to work hard to ensure victory in the anticipated elections, reiterating the party’s commitment to democratic principles and its determination to ensure that the will of the people prevails in the forthcoming elections in Anambra State.

According Online had reported that the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Tuesday inaugurated the board of ANSIEC, to be chaired by Genevieve Osakwe, with the responsibility of conducting the local government elections last conducted in the state in 2014.

The date for the local government elections has yet to be fixed, but expectations are high in the state that the 21 local government areas would soon have elected chairmen as against caretaker committee chairmen being appointed by the successive governors every three months since 2014.