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APGA Sweeps All 21 Chairmanship, Councillorship Seats In Anambra

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Sep 30, 2024.

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has secured a clean sweep in the Anambra State local government elections, winning all 21 chairmanship and councillorship seats.

The election, held on Saturday, September 28, was overseen by the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), with the results announced on Sunday by the commission’s chairman, Genevieve Osakwe, in Awka.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Osakwe confirmed that APGA claimed victory in all 21 local government areas, both for chairmanship and councillorship positions, as declared at the ward levels.

She described the election as fair and transparent, stating that the commission thoroughly analyzed and collated the results to avoid any discrepancies.

Notably, no opposition candidates, political parties, or agents were present during the announcement of the results at the ANSIEC office.

In her remarks, Osakwe praised the people of Anambra for their large turnout and commended security agencies for ensuring a peaceful voting process.

APGA Sweeps All 21 Chairmanship, Councillorship Seats In Anambra

“This is to affirm the results of the chairmanship and councillorship elections held on September 28, 2024.

“The commission took great care in analyzing the results to ensure accuracy,” Osakwe said. She emphasized that all polling units across the state recorded free, fair, and credible elections.

APGA’s dominance in the election further solidifies its strong political presence in Anambra State.