APGA sweeps Anambra LG polls

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has claimed a sweeping victory, winning all chairmanship and councillorship seats in the local government elections held across Anambra State on Saturday.

The elections, overseen by the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), marked the first local government polls in the state since 2013. APGA emerged victorious in all 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 326 wards.

Before the elections, the Labour Party (LP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) expressed concerns about the electoral process, leading some political parties to boycott the elections.

However, ANSIEC chairperson Genevieve Osakwe confirmed APGA’s landslide victory in her announcement of the results in Akwa.

“This is a significant victory for the party, showing that APGA is at its strongest state in Anambra,” said Tony Ilechukwu, a politician, following the announcement.

“While other parties were in disarray and none could field candidates for up to 50% of the positions, APGA is the only party that fielded 100% of candidates for all positions and campaigned as if its survival depended upon the election.

“The party’s success demonstrates the strong support of the Anambra electorate, reaffirming their pact with APGA,” Ilechukwu added.

He further noted, “The election outcome is a testament to APGA’s strength at the grassroots level, with the party’s candidates emerging victorious in all 21 local government areas and 326 wards.”