Fatshimetrie, the leading online newspaper, reports a resounding victory for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the local government elections held on September 28, 2024 in Anambra State. Official results confirm that APGA won all the mayoral and councillor seats in the 21 local government areas in the state.
The Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, Genevieve Osakwe, released the results at the commission’s headquarters in Awka. Declaring the election free and fair, Mrs. Osakwe noted that the commission carried out a thorough collation and analysis of the results to avoid any misstatement.
It is important to note that the opposition candidates and their political representatives did not appear at the Electoral Commission office where the results were declared. This absence underscores the green light given to the results announced by ANICEC.
In her remarks, Genevieve Osakwe warmly commended the people of Anambra for coming out to exercise their civic right, while expressing her gratitude to the security forces for ensuring peace and order throughout the electoral process.
Fatshimetrie takes an in-depth look at these historic local elections and highlights the importance of citizen participation in the democratic process. The article also highlights the crucial role of security agencies in ensuring free, fair and transparent elections.
Finally, through this poll, APGA is consolidating its political position in Anambra State, paving the way for new challenges and opportunities for development and local governance. Stay tuned to Fatshimetrie for the latest political and social news in Nigeria and around the world.