In a landslide victory, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) swept all available seats during the Anambra local government elections held on September 28. The party claimed victories in all chairmanship and councillorship positions, defeating both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).According to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the elections took place across 21 local government councils and 326 council wards within Anambra State. Despite the highly contested elections, only one woman managed to clinch a chairmanship position.Mrs. Genevieve Osakwe, Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), announced the official results on Sunday night at the Commission's office in Awka. Osakwe confirmed that APGA had won all 21 chairmanship seats, as well as every councillorship position throughout the state, as declared at the ward level."This is to affirm the results of the chairmanship and councillorship elections held on September 28," Osakwe stated. "The Commission carefully collated and analyzed the results to ensure accuracy, and I can confirm that all scores and parties were announced at the polling units yesterday. We are here today to affirm the results as recorded."She further emphasized that the elections were conducted across all polling units in Anambra and that the process was free, fair, and credible. Osakwe commended the residents of Anambra for their participation and extended her gratitude to the security agencies for maintaining peace and order throughout the election process. The Elected Chairmen:APGA's dominance was reflected in the chairmanship results, with elected officials including:Dr. Chibueze Ofobuike (Aguata)Mr. Ifeanyi Chiweze (Anambra East)Mr. Fidelis Nnazo (Anambra West)Mr. Romanus Ibekwe (Anaocha)Mr. ThankGod Anago (Awka North)Mr. Chinedu Okafor (Awka South)Mr. Alphonsus Ofumelu (Ayamelum) Others included:Mr. Chijioke Ozumba (Dunukofia)Mr. Chimezie Obi (Ekwusigo)Mr. Stanley Nkwoka (Idemili North)Mrs. Amaka Obi (Idemili South) – the only female chairperson elected.Mr. Anayo Orjiako (Ihiala)Mr. Chinedu Ononiba (Njikoka)Mr. Echezona Anazodo (Nnewi North)Mr. Chinedu Ezeogidi (Nnewi South)Mr. Franklin Nwadialu (Ogbaru)Mr. Anthony Nwaora (Onitsha North)Mr. Emeka Orji (Onitsha South)Mr. Casmir Nwafor (Orumba North)Mr. Shedrack Azubuike (Orumba South)Mr. Emma Nweke (Oyi)Notably, only APGA agents were present at the venue during the announcement of the results, highlighting the party's overwhelming presence and influence during the elections.
