Attahiru Jega, INEC chairman
•Uba, Nwoye lose out
By Joe Nwanwko/Abuja
The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday published the names of candidates for the November 16 governorship election in Anambra State just as it affirmed Willy Obiano as the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Nicholas Ukachukwu for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC chairman, Kayode Idowu, the commission, in line with the provisions of Section 31 (3) of the Electoral Act 2010, as amended, the commission on September 24 published the Form CF001 (Personal Particulars of Candidate) of candidates nominated by political parties for the November 16 Governorship election in Anambra State. The comprehensive list as signed by the Secretary to the commission was attached and has been placed on the commission's website
"A total of 23 political parties nominated candidates for the governorship and deputy governorship slots. Two political parties, namely the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had issues with the candidates they intend to sponsor before the closure of nominations on September 17th, 2013. But the Federal High Court in Awka eased the contention over APGA's nomination by vacating its order directing the commission to accept two governorship candidates from the party.
"For the PDP, the commission resolved to list Nicholas Chukwuejekwu Ukachukwu as the governorship candidate in accordance with the latest order as delivered by the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, in Suit No. FHC/PH/CS/296/2013 – Nicholas Chukwuejekwu Ukachukwu vs. Dr. Tony Nwoye & 3 Ors.
"The commission hereby advises political parties and their members that only those on the list published by it are allowed to conduct electioneering campaigns. Any violation of this rule amounts to an electoral offence and security agencies are urged to intervene as such" he added.
