Atiku to Amupitan: Anambra poll an opportunity to prove INEC has turned new page

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the forthcomingAnambra governorship election is a major test of integrity for the IndependentNational Electoral Commission (INEC) under the leadership of Joash Amupitan. In a statement on Sunday, Atiku said the November 8 electionpresents an opportunity for the commission to prove that it has “turned a newpage” in conducting credible polls, and that the integrity of the nation’selections will not be sacrificed to please the ruling party. “But, rather than being like any other, the election toelect the next governor of Anambra State on November 8 offers a uniqueopportunity to end the era of poor governance in the state, in addition toensuring that the ruling All Progressive Congress does not get the chance ofpractising its notoriety of snatching and running away with the mandate of thepeople,” the statement reads. “The election is also an opportunity for the electoralumpire under the leadership of Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, to prove to the worldthat it has turned a new page, and that the integrity of our election would notbe sacrificed for the satisfaction of the ruling party. “It is therefore important that every registered voter inAnambra not only determines to vote, but must mobilise huge support for thecandidate of the ADC. “Anambra is a place with so many good history about ourgreat country. I believe that yet again, Ndi Anambra will open the chapter of anew beginning in Nigeria where the African Democratic Congress (ADC) wouldbring lasting prosperity, peace and stability to our country.” Atiku asked members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)to rally round Nwosu John and Nwobu Ndubisi, the governorship candidate and thedeputy, to “lead Anambra state to a new era of prosperity and economicstability”.

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