Tight security in Onitsha, Nnewi as by-elections hold
Tight security measures were observed in Onitsha and Nnewi as by-elections were held to fill vacant seats in Anambra State. The Onitsha North 1 constituency seat in the Anambra State House Assembly was vacant following the kidnapping and killing of Hon Justice Azuka, while the Anambra South Senatorial Zone seat was empty after the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
Massive security deployment, mainly by police and Civil Defense personnel, was witnessed in the areas. The Anambra State police command assured residents of adequate security during the exercise.
In Onitsha North 1, the ruling Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were the main contenders, with APGA fielding Barr Mimih Ifeoma Azikiwe and ADC fielding Mrs Justina Azuka, the wife of the slain lawmaker. In the Anambra South Senatorial Zone, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and.
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