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The National Working Committee (NWC), of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has approved the suspension of The Anambra State chairman of the party, Mr Wester Okonkwo and the secretary, Mr Kay Anyachor for their "anti-party activities". This is coming 13 days to the Anambra State Governorship election. Buhari to float…

Share LEON USIGBE, notes how the crises in the main political parties in the Anambra state November 6 governorship election follow a familiar trend. GOVERNORSHIP elections in Anambra State are historical for their rancour from the buildup to party primaries through the casting of votes to post-election legal battles. As soon as Chinwoke Mbadinuju emerged the governor of the state under the PDP following the 1999 poll, he fell out with his godfather, Emeka Offor. The consequences were grave ther...

Share In Anambra State today, the only talking point is the November 6 governorship election. As the contest hots-up, 17 political parties are warming up to unseat the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) which has governed the state since 2003. MICHAEL OVAT examines the intrigues within the political parties, their candidates and the factors that may make or mar their chances. As residents of Anambra State prepare to elect a successor to Governor Willie Obiano of the All Progressive Grand All...

Share The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has zoned its governorship ticket to Anambra South Senatorial District for equity, fairness and justice, ahead of the forthcoming November 6, governorship election in the state. The state chapter of the party disclosed this in a statement signed by its chairman, Dr Webster Okonkwo and made available to newsmen in Awka, on Thursday. Okonkwo said the decision to zone the party ticket to Anambra South was one of the resolutions of the State Executive Committ...