Tight Security in Onitsha, Nnewi as by-Elections Hold

Tight security in Onitsha, Nnewi as by-elections hold

There is massive security deployment in the commercial city of Onitsha and industrial hub of Nnewi, both in Anambra State. This is because of two by-elections holding in both cities, one for the vacant seat in the Anambra State House of Assembly for Onitsha North 1 constituency and the other for the vacant seat in the Senate, for Anambra South Senatorial Zone. Senator Ifeanyi Ubah the senator who represented Anambra South Senatorial Zone had die…

Vigilante operatives, others barred from Anambra by-elections

Local vigilantes in Nigeria sometimes compounded the country’s security challenges because of partisan interests and lack of professionalism, even though there are reported cases where they have helped in the crackdown on criminal gangs. The post Vigilante operatives, others barred from Anambra by-elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Police assure Anambra residents of safety, peaceful bye-elections — Akelicious

The Anambra State Police Command said it has locked down flashpoint areas to ensure adequate security coverage before, during and after Saturday’s bye-elections in the state. The bye-elections are taking place in Anambra South Senatorial District to elect a senator and in Onitsha North 1 constituency for the state House of Assembly. According to a press statement released by the command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday, the reinforcemen…

By Election; ADC To Resist Violence Charges AIG Eze To Take Control

By Okey Maduforo Awka. Ahead of the conduct of the Anambra South Senatorial District and Onitsha North 1 State Constituency by election, the African Democratic Congress ADC has vowed to resist any act of violence during the excise; warning that it would not take kindly to any plot to compromise the process. The party […] The post By Election; ADC To Resist Violence Charges AIG Eze To Take Control appeared first on 247 Ureports.

By-election: Anambra Govt Dismisses Violence Claims As AIG Bans Vigilante, Hunters

Security arrangements have intensified across Anambra State as the August 17 bye-elections approach, with both state government officials and opposition parties trading accusations over electoral integrity. On Friday, the state government responded to allegations from the Labour Party caucus in the National Assembly, accusing Governor Chukwuma Soludo of planning to use thugs against opposition parties. The information commissioner, Law Mefor, de…