The Peoples Democratic Party chapter in Anambra State has rejected the results of the recent Local Government Council elections held on Saturday.
The chairman of the PDP in Anambra, Chief Chigozie Igwe, made this announcement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka on Monday.
The election results, announced by the Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, Mrs. Genevieve Osakwe, declared candidates from the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance as winners in all 21 Local Government Areas and 326 wards.
Osakwe described the elections as “free, fair, credible, and peaceful.”
However, Chief Igwe disagreed, calling the election a “charade.” He emphasized that the PDP did not boycott the elections like some other political parties, and therefore, the party had a right to question the results.
“They gave us one month to prepare for the election. Within that period, we sold forms, screened nominees, conducted primaries, campaigned, and met all the conditions.
“But on election day, ANSIEC sent materials and officials to where they liked, but no result was released anywhere, including Zikdton Primary School, Nza Ozubulu, where I voted,” Igwe explained.
Igwe said that the PDP is still reviewing the details of the election and will challenge the results in court.
“We are rejecting whatever result they released,” he added.
He also emphasized the importance of local government autonomy, stating that local government funds should be used to develop communities.
“As the leading opposition party in Anambra, the PDP is going to stand for the people and ensure that the principles of different layers of government are respected,” Igwe said.
He warned that any chairman who misuses local government money would be prosecuted and sent to jail, underscoring the PDP’s commitment to ensuring accountability in local governance.
The PDP has vowed to challenge the election results and fight for fair representation in Anambra’s local government councils.
