Security expert, Nweke, emerges AA candidate for Anambra governorship poll
A security expert, Jeff Nweke, has been elected as the candidate of the African Alliance (AA) for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State.
Mr Nweke, who is the managing director of a private security company based in Awka, Blueshield Securities, emerged at a congress of the party held in Awka on Thursday.
He scored a total of 58 votes against Amarachukwu Obioha and Mike Enemuo, who scored eight and six votes to clinch second and third, respectively.
The returning officer for the congress who announced the result of the congress, James Vernimbe, said the Option A4 adopted for the exercise was for fairness, transparency and in line with the party’s constitution.
He said that 72 delegates were accredited and 72 valid votes were cast.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Nweke said that he would address the leadership challenges in Anambra State if elected.
He promised to tackle insecurity and make sure the people of Anambra State had a safe environment to live and do business.
The exercise was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
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