Anambra poll an opportunity to prove INEC has turned new page, Atiku tells Amupitan

Endorses ADC candidate ahead of Nov 8 gov’ship poll

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, says the forthcoming Anambra governorship election is a major test of integrity for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the leadership of Joash Amupitan.

In a statement on Sunday, the former Vice Prresident said the November 8 election presents an opportunity for the commission to prove that it has “turned a new page” in conducting credible polls, and that the integrity of the nation’s elections will not be sacrificed to please the ruling party.

“But, rather than being like any other, the election to elect the next governor of Anambra State on November 8 offers a unique opportunity to end the era of poor governance in the state, in addition to ensuring that the ruling All Progressive Congress does not get the chance of practising its notoriety of snatching and running away with the mandate of the people.

“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.

“It is therefore important that every registered voter in Anambra not only determines to vote, but must mobilise huge support for the candidate of the ADC.

“Anambra is a place with so many good history about our great country. I believe that yet again, Ndi Anambra will open the chapter of a new beginning in Nigeria where the African Democratic Congress (ADC) would bring lasting prosperity, peace and stability to our country,” the statement reads.

Meanwhile, the former vice-president has endorsed the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), John Nwosu, ahead of the November 8 Anambra governorship election.

In a statement posted on X by Paul Ibe, his media adviser, on Sunday, Atiku urged voters in the state to seize the election as a “unique opportunity to end the era of poor governance.”

He said: “The Anambra State governorship election next weekend is one in the number of off-cycle elections according to the country’s election timetable.

“But, rather than being like any other, the election to elect the next governor of Anambra State on November 8 offers a unique opportunity to end the era of poor governance in the state in addition to ensuring that the ruling All Progressives Congress does not get the chance of practicing its notoriety of snatching and running away with the mandate of the people.”

Atiku called on residents to rally behind the ADC flag bearers, describing them as leaders capable of steering the state “to a new era of prosperity and economic stability.”

“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,” he said.

He appealed to voters to not only participate in the election but to “mobilise huge support” for the ADC candidate, adding that Anambra holds a “good history” in Nigeria’s political and economic story.

“Anambra is a place with so much good history about our great country. I believe that yet again, Ndi Anambra will open the chapter of a new beginning in Nigeria where the African Democratic Congress (ADC) would bring lasting prosperity, peace and stability to our country,” he added.