February 5, 2010
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UPDATES: PDP's Charles Soludo loses in Aguata (his) Local Government area.
Reports: APGA candidate Peter Obi is reportedly leading in Ihiala, Onithsa North, Onitsha South, Ohi and Aniocha, Ogbaru and Aguata local government areas.
*The candidate of the Action Congress, Dr.Chris Ngige is reportedly leading in Idemili South and Idemili North
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UPDATES: PDP's Charles Soludo loses in Aguata (his) Local Government area.
Reports: APGA candidate Peter Obi is reportedly leading in Ihiala, Onithsa North, Onitsha South, Ohi and Aniocha, Ogbaru and Aguata local government areas.
*The candidate of the Action Congress, Dr.Chris Ngige is reportedly leading in Idemili South and Idemili North
{joomplu:1414} {joomplu:1405}{joomplu:1394}{joomplu:1395}{joomplu:1398}{joomplu:1402}{joomplu:1403}{joomplu:1396} {joomplu:1397}{joomplu:1399}{joomplu:1400}{joomplu:1401}*PPA candidate is winning in Dunukofia. Please note that these results are based on raw field results collated in wards across Anambra state. Only 20% of results have come so far.
*Phil Agbasi (Ngige's running mate) may have delivered his town of Ukpor/Nnewi South to AC with clear win at Umuohamma (Ukpor Ward VI)
*Ogbunike Ward I (Ukalo, Umueri, and Ifite) AC wins, PDP 2nd. Ward II (Osile) AC wins *Ngige wins at Nkolofia village, Awka-Etiti Ward I, Idemili South LGA
*APGA wins Fegge Ward I with 54votes, AC 2nd with 17votes. APGA also wins the 4 surrounding wards collated at Ward INgige wins at Nkolofia village, Awka-Etiti Ward I, Idemili South LGA
*@Immaculate Heart Church, Onitsha, some men wearing police uniforms chased off voters and made away with all ballot boxes.
*In Amawbia, voters who lined up since 9am were unable to vote until about 1:30 pm when INEC officials finally arrived with polling materials
*Rest of Ngige's family could not find their names in the register, same for Mrs. Oby Uba, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, ...(add ur othe names here)
AnambraReports: Eye witness report say suspected LP members @ Umuzocha Ward II, Awka South LGA are disorganizing voting process
* AnambraReports: Dr. Chudi Nwike, a former Deputy Governor (SDP) reports of threat to the lives of voters at Ogbunike Wards 1 and 2 by PDP thugs
AnambraReports: Dr. Chudi Nwike, a former Deputy Governor (SDP) reports of threat to the lives of voters at Ogbunike Wards 1 and 2 by PDP thugs
* AnambraReports: Obosi, it appears the Police has decided to postpone the elections at Chuke Hall out of fear that PDP thugs may harm voters
AnambraReports: Obosi, it appears the Police has decided to postpone the elections at Chuke Hall out of fear that PDP thugs may harm voters
* AnambraReports: 3 ballot boxes snatched by suspected PDP thugs @ Okpoko Ward 06. Agents of opposition parties there have made reports to the Police and INEC
AnambraReports: 3 ballot boxes snatched by suspected PDP thugs @ Okpoko Ward 06. Agents of opposition parties there have made reports to the Police and INEC
* AnambraReports: Idemili North Ward I only 15 voters were allowed to vote. @ Aguleri Ward I, names are not matching with the voter identification number VIN
AnambraReports: Idemili North Ward I only 15 voters were allowed to vote. @ Aguleri Ward I, names are not matching with the voter identification number VIN
* AnambraReports: At Ekwulobia Ward II, no INEC staff was present and no voting taking place at the polling unit as at 2:00pm
AnambraReports: At Ekwulobia Ward II, no INEC staff was present and no voting taking place at the polling unit as at 2:00pm
* AnambraReports: Arthur Eze (PDP) thugs have beaten up a monitor that captured the activities of his thugs on camera
AnambraReports: Arthur Eze (PDP) thugs have beaten up a monitor that captured the activities of his thugs on camera
* AnambraReports: Arthur Eze (PDP) is reported to be intimidating some voters and inducing others with N1K/vote Ekwueme Hall at Oye Market
AnambraReports: Arthur Eze (PDP) is reported to be intimidating some voters and inducing others with N1K/vote Ekwueme Hall at Oye Market
* AnambraReports: BTW, It's Liv1-0Everton, with 20mins to the end of the game;-)
AnambraReports: BTW, It's Liv1-0Everton, with 20mins to the end of the game;-)
* AnambraReports: Gunshots fired at Ojoto-Obofia at 3 polling stations, but voting continues
AnambraReports: Gunshots fired at Ojoto-Obofia at 3 polling stations, but voting continues
* AnambraReports: Ovuakwu Primary School Otuocha - instead of 2 only 1 polling booth with only 2 names in INEC's register. Ppl are stranded & anger is rising
AnambraReports: Ovuakwu Primary School Otuocha - instead of 2 only 1 polling booth with only 2 names in INEC's register. Ppl are stranded & anger is rising
* AnambraReports: Very low turnout, and incorrect voters' registers at Umuleri and Aguleri - NBA affiliate
AnambraReports: Very low turnout, and incorrect voters' registers at Umuleri and Aguleri - NBA affiliate
* AnambraReports: St. Paul Umuokpu Awka, more than 2000 people stranded becos INEC does not have sufficient materials
AnambraReports: St. Paul Umuokpu Awka, more than 2000 people stranded becos INEC does not have sufficient materials
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* AnambraReports: Uche Ekwunife (PPA) home may have been attacked
AnambraReports: Uche Ekwunife (PPA) home may have been attacked
* AnambraReports: Thousands stranded at Ezeibe Amaikwu Awka becos INEC has grossly insufficient materials. Tension is rising - Mark Onwuka, president Awka USA
AnambraReports: Thousands stranded at Ezeibe Amaikwu Awka becos INEC has grossly insufficient materials. Tension is rising - Mark Onwuka, president Awka USA
* AnambraReports: voting materials are still yet to arrive in most polling stations especially in Umueze ward 1, Ezi Egege polling unit.
AnambraReports: voting materials are still yet to arrive in most polling stations especially in Umueze ward 1, Ezi Egege polling unit.
* AnambraReports: At the Police Div Hqtrs in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, policemen are stranded with no vehicle to take them to their assigned polling stations
AnambraReports: At the Police Div Hqtrs in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, policemen are stranded with no vehicle to take them to their assigned polling stations
* AnambraReports: We r also following the Merseyside derby - Liverpool's Kyrgiakos has seen red. Game score remains 0-0 at 35th minute;-0
AnambraReports: We r also following the Merseyside derby - Liverpool's Kyrgiakos has seen red. Game score remains 0-0 at 35th minute;-0
* AnambraReports: Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi LGA voting centers 1, 2, & 3 don't have voting materials and electoral officers as @ 12.45pm
AnambraReports: Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi LGA voting centers 1, 2, & 3 don't have voting materials and electoral officers as @ 12.45pm
* AnambraReports: Brief fighting at Akwa ward, Ifitedunu against securitymen on suspicion of bias. Many if not most ppl can't find their names in d registerSaharareporters has just received tips from highly reliable sources about a plot between INEC officials in Anambra and PDP governorship candidate Charles Chukwuma Soludo to steal today’s governorship election. Voting took off today on a shaky and fraudulent note as most voters across the state could not locate their names on the voters register. Election materials arrived late to most polling booths.
Polling officials are asking people to write down their names on sheets of paper as most could not find their names on election voters registers provided by INEC. An election observer told Saharareporters that the election has become a logistics nightmare. “We are aware that over three pallets of ballot papers went missing last night,” he said, adding that a few security agents have told observers that the ballot papers were diverted by officials of the People's Democratic Party working for Mr. Soludo. “As I’m talking to you now, massive stuffing of ballot boxes is going on,” said the observer.
In Onitsha, at a polling station right next to Immaculate Heart Church, some men wearing police uniforms chased off voters and made away with all ballot boxes. At numerous polling centers around the state capital, Awka, voters who lined up as early as 9 a.m. were unable to vote until about 1:30 p.m. when INEC officials finally arrived with polling materials. Saharareporters yesterday reported an attack on election observers by thugs hired by the Soludo campaign.
Mr. Soludo, the immediate past governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who amassed a huge fortune while letting bank CEOs bankrupt their banks with bad loans to cronies, has been fingered in a cash slugfest with Andy Uba, the Labour Party governorship candidate, over who can offer the most bribes to INEC officials in Anambra and Abuja.
Our sources indicated that Uba had wooed some INEC officials with heavy bribes, but that Soludo had managed to enlist security agents to his corner.
Saharareporters calls on those witnessing the “election” in Anambra to send us an e-mail to [email protected] or send a text message to +1-646-704-5433 to report what they have seen in their areas.
You can also upload your reports directly onto the Anambra Elections Blog Live! use your existing yahoo, aol, hotmail or facebook to login and upload your entry.
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In Nkpor, the election materials came very late (2:30 PM) and a lot of people did not find their names on the polling register- Basil Ugwu, Nkpor
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Anambra Elections Round-Up
Fighting has been reported at Ifitedunu, Dunukofia local government of Anambra State. The people are accusing security men of bias. Most of the people cannot find their names in the voters' register and are not being allowed to vote.
Meanwhile, a PDP chieftain of the area Prince Arthur Eze, a heavy financier of the party is reportedly engaging in voter intimidation in Ukpo. He is said to be openly campaigning at Ekwueme Hall at Oye Market and promising prospective voters with money. He is openly paying N1000.00 per vote. Only last night, the Police warned Prince Eze to be of good behaviour after he was apprehended inside a sensitive area at the local INEC office in Dunukofia.
In the same Ukpo town, fighting broke out at the voting center located at Boys Secondary School between Arthur’s thugs and a videographer hired by the opposition candidate who was recording voting irregularities. The videographer was beaten up, his equipment forcefully seized and destroyed.
In Aguata Local Government, supporters of Andy Uba a candidate of Labour Party was seen openly soliciting for votes along major roads calling for people to vote for him. In a related development, agents of opposing parties from Uba’s village failed to show up at their duty posts. They explained that Uba’s family members threatened them with harm if they worked for other parties.
Eye witness report say members of the Labour Party at Umuzocha WardII, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State are disorganizing voting process.
The Labour Party is supposedly a political platform that grew out of the trade union movement and socialist political ideology expected to seek workers' representation and one that describes itself as a democratic socialist party in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, at Uli Ward I, thugs of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and party agents of the PDP stopped people from voting.
At Ekwulobia Ward II, no INEC staff was present and no voting taking place at the polling unit as at 2:00pm.
At Idemili North Ward I, only 15 voters were allowed to vote while at Aguleri Ward I, names of registered voters not corresponding with the voter identification number (VIN) on their cards.
Reports from Ogbaru say that Hon. Chuchu Onyema a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) representing Ogbaru Federal constituency of Anambra State has snatched a ballot box from Ogwuikpele alongside his thugs. His first attempt was last night, at the INEC local office which he invaded with his thugs but was resisted by the Police. Still at Ogbaru, 3nos ballot boxes were snatched by thugs suspected to belong to PDP at Okpoko Ward 06. Agents of opposition political parties at the ward have made reports to the Police and INEC.
At Obosi in Idemmili North, it appears the Police has made the decision to postpone the elections at Chuke Hall after it was determined that PDP thugs would cause harm to voters present. PDP had imported thugs numbering over 200 into the area and they engaged in voter intimidation. Obosi is a strong hold of the AC candidate, Dr. Chris Ngige. It is also the home of Osita Chidoka, a Soludo sympathizer. Frank Zubis filed the report from Obosi.
In Oyi Local Government, it is reported that Mike Nwakalor, a PDP stalwart resident in Abuja imported thugs which he used in snatching 3 ballot boxes from Uko village and Nziko Civic center voting areas at Nteje Ward I. In same Oyi, Dr. Chudi Nwike, a former Deputy Governor reports of threat to the lives of voters at Ogbunike Wards 1 and 2 by PDP thugs. The thugs were escorting students hired to cast votes for the ruling party.
More reports coming……
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* AnambraReports: Gunshots fired at Ojoto-Obofia at 3 polling stations, but voting continues
AnambraReports: Gunshots fired at Ojoto-Obofia at 3 polling stations, but voting continues
* AnambraReports: Ovuakwu Primary School Otuocha - instead of 2 only 1 polling booth with only 2 names in INEC's register. Ppl are stranded & anger is rising
AnambraReports: Ovuakwu Primary School Otuocha - instead of 2 only 1 polling booth with only 2 names in INEC's register. Ppl are stranded & anger is rising
* AnambraReports: Very low turnout, and incorrect voters' registers at Umuleri and Aguleri - NBA affiliate
AnambraReports: Very low turnout, and incorrect voters' registers at Umuleri and Aguleri - NBA affiliate
* AnambraReports: St. Paul Umuokpu Awka, more than 2000 people stranded becos INEC does not have sufficient materials
AnambraReports: St. Paul Umuokpu Awka, more than 2000 people stranded becos INEC does not have sufficient materials
* AnambraReports: Uche Ekwunife (PPA) home may have been attacked
AnambraReports: Uche Ekwunife (PPA) home may have been attacked
* AnambraReports: Thousands stranded at Ezeibe Amaikwu Awka becos INEC has grossly insufficient materials. Tension is rising - Mark Onwuka, president Awka USA
AnambraReports: Thousands stranded at Ezeibe Amaikwu Awka becos INEC has grossly insufficient materials. Tension is rising - Mark Onwuka, president Awka USA
* AnambraReports: voting materials are still yet to arrive in most polling stations especially in Umueze ward 1, Ezi Egege polling unit.
AnambraReports: voting materials are still yet to arrive in most polling stations especially in Umueze ward 1, Ezi Egege polling unit.
* AnambraReports: At the Police Div Hqtrs in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, policemen are stranded with no vehicle to take them to their assigned polling stations
AnambraReports: At the Police Div Hqtrs in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, policemen are stranded with no vehicle to take them to their assigned polling stations
* AnambraReports: We r also following the Merseyside derby - Liverpool's Kyrgiakos has seen red. Game score remains 0-0 at 35th minute;-0
AnambraReports: We r also following the Merseyside derby - Liverpool's Kyrgiakos has seen red. Game score remains 0-0 at 35th minute;-0
* AnambraReports: Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi LGA voting centers 1, 2, & 3 don't have voting materials and electoral officers as @ 12.45pm
AnambraReports: Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi LGA voting centers 1, 2, & 3 don't have voting materials and electoral officers as @ 12.45pm
* AnambraReports: Brief fighting at Akwa ward, Ifitedunu against securitymen on suspicion of bias. Many if not most ppl can't find their names in d register
AnambraReports: Brief fighting at Akwa ward, Ifitedunu against securitymen on suspicion of bias. Many if not most ppl can't find their names in d register
* AnambraReports: Umunachi is rpting good turnout and orderly voting in advanced stages
AnambraReports: Umunachi is rpting good turnout and orderly voting in advanced stages
* AnambraReports: INEC-Let ppl that can't find their names in d register vote as long as their card polling booth # tallies with the location. Pls tell ur ppl
AnambraReports: INEC-Let ppl that can't find their names in d register vote as long as their card polling booth # tallies with the location. Pls tell ur ppl
* AnambraReports: More on Isuofia - women out number men at Emmanuel church polling station. D fear of intimidation by d police may be unfounded after all
AnambraReports: More on Isuofia - women out number men at Emmanuel church polling station. D fear of intimidation by d police may be unfounded after all
* AnambraReports: Polling is about to start at Emmanuel Anglican church Isuofia @1pm. Soludo may lose his home town to Obi because of Isuofia politics
AnambraReports: Polling is about to start at Emmanuel Anglican church Isuofia @1pm. Soludo may lose his home town to Obi because of Isuofia politics
* AnambraReports: Ken Odidika (PDP gov aspirant) is reporting peaceful voting at Umudin-Ogo in Ihiala LGA
AnambraReports: Ken Odidika (PDP gov aspirant) is reporting peaceful voting at Umudin-Ogo in Ihiala LGA
* AnambraReports: Impersonation allegation against 2 law school students at Polling Unit I Central school Mgbakwu. They are Suspected to be APGA sympathizers
AnambraReports: Impersonation allegation against 2 law school students at Polling Unit I Central school Mgbakwu. They are Suspected to be APGA sympathizers
* AnambraReports: Youths have stormed the home of a PDP chieftain; Cosmos Agabo in Abba, Njikoka on suspicion of ballot thumb-printing at his residence
AnambraReports: Youths have stormed the home of a PDP chieftain; Cosmos Agabo in Abba, Njikoka on suspicion of ballot thumb-printing at his residence
* AnambraReports: Ojoto Uno Ire ward, generally believed to be an APGA stronghold; most registered voters can't find their in the register.
AnambraReports: Ojoto Uno Ire ward, generally believed to be an APGA stronghold; most registered voters can't find their in the register.
* AnambraReports: Our NBA affiliates are rpting peaceful voting @ Nnewi North & South, besides Mbanagu-Otolo Nnewi where materails are yet to arrived as @12pmTwitter / AnambraReports
* AnambraReports: Gunshots fired at Ojoto-Obofia at 3 polling stations, but voting continues
AnambraReports: Gunshots fired at Ojoto-Obofia at 3 polling stations, but voting continues
* AnambraReports: Ovuakwu Primary School Otuocha - instead of 2 only 1 polling booth with only 2 names in INEC's register. Ppl are stranded & anger is rising
AnambraReports: Ovuakwu Primary School Otuocha - instead of 2 only 1 polling booth with only 2 names in INEC's register. Ppl are stranded & anger is rising
* AnambraReports: Very low turnout, and incorrect voters' registers at Umuleri and Aguleri - NBA affiliate
AnambraReports: Very low turnout, and incorrect voters' registers at Umuleri and Aguleri - NBA affiliate
* AnambraReports: St. Paul Umuokpu Awka, more than 2000 people stranded becos INEC does not have sufficient materials
AnambraReports: St. Paul Umuokpu Awka, more than 2000 people stranded becos INEC does not have sufficient materials
* AnambraReports: Uche Ekwunife (PPA) home may have been attacked
AnambraReports: Uche Ekwunife (PPA) home may have been attacked
* AnambraReports: Thousands stranded at Ezeibe Amaikwu Awka becos INEC has grossly insufficient materials. Tension is rising - Mark Onwuka, president Awka USA
AnambraReports: Thousands stranded at Ezeibe Amaikwu Awka becos INEC has grossly insufficient materials. Tension is rising - Mark Onwuka, president Awka USA
* AnambraReports: voting materials are still yet to arrive in most polling stations especially in Umueze ward 1, Ezi Egege polling unit.
AnambraReports: voting materials are still yet to arrive in most polling stations especially in Umueze ward 1, Ezi Egege polling unit.
* AnambraReports: At the Police Div Hqtrs in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, policemen are stranded with no vehicle to take them to their assigned polling stations
AnambraReports: At the Police Div Hqtrs in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, policemen are stranded with no vehicle to take them to their assigned polling stations
* AnambraReports: We r also following the Merseyside derby - Liverpool's Kyrgiakos has seen red. Game score remains 0-0 at 35th minute;-0
AnambraReports: We r also following the Merseyside derby - Liverpool's Kyrgiakos has seen red. Game score remains 0-0 at 35th minute;-0
* AnambraReports: Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi LGA voting centers 1, 2, & 3 don't have voting materials and electoral officers as @ 12.45pm
AnambraReports: Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi LGA voting centers 1, 2, & 3 don't have voting materials and electoral officers as @ 12.45pm
* AnambraReports: Brief fighting at Akwa ward, Ifitedunu against securitymen on suspicion of bias. Many if not most ppl can't find their names in d register
AnambraReports: Brief fighting at Akwa ward, Ifitedunu against securitymen on suspicion of bias. Many if not most ppl can't find their names in d register
* AnambraReports: Umunachi is rpting good turnout and orderly voting in advanced stages
AnambraReports: Umunachi is rpting good turnout and orderly voting in advanced stages
* AnambraReports: INEC-Let ppl that can't find their names in d register vote as long as their card polling booth # tallies with the location. Pls tell ur ppl
AnambraReports: INEC-Let ppl that can't find their names in d register vote as long as their card polling booth # tallies with the location. Pls tell ur ppl
* AnambraReports: More on Isuofia - women out number men at Emmanuel church polling station. D fear of intimidation by d police may be unfounded after all
AnambraReports: More on Isuofia - women out number men at Emmanuel church polling station. D fear of intimidation by d police may be unfounded after all
* AnambraReports: Polling is about to start at Emmanuel Anglican church Isuofia @1pm. Soludo may lose his home town to Obi because of Isuofia politics
AnambraReports: Polling is about to start at Emmanuel Anglican church Isuofia @1pm. Soludo may lose his home town to Obi because of Isuofia politics
* AnambraReports: Ken Odidika (PDP gov aspirant) is reporting peaceful voting at Umudin-Ogo in Ihiala LGA
AnambraReports: Ken Odidika (PDP gov aspirant) is reporting peaceful voting at Umudin-Ogo in Ihiala LGA
* AnambraReports: Impersonation allegation against 2 law school students at Polling Unit I Central school Mgbakwu. They are Suspected to be APGA sympathizers
AnambraReports: Impersonation allegation against 2 law school students at Polling Unit I Central school Mgbakwu. They are Suspected to be APGA sympathizers
* AnambraReports: Youths have stormed the home of a PDP chieftain; Cosmos Agabo in Abba, Njikoka on suspicion of ballot thumb-printing at his residence
AnambraReports: Youths have stormed the home of a PDP chieftain; Cosmos Agabo in Abba, Njikoka on suspicion of ballot thumb-printing at his residence
* AnambraReports: Ojoto Uno Ire ward, generally believed to be an APGA stronghold; most registered voters can't find their in the register.
AnambraReports: Ojoto Uno Ire ward, generally believed to be an APGA stronghold; most registered voters can't find their in the register.
* AnambraReports: Our NBA affiliates are rpting peaceful voting @ Nnewi North & South, besides Mbanagu-Otolo Nnewi where materails are yet to arrived as @12pm
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UPDATES: PDP's Charles Soludo loses in Aguata (his) Local Government area.
Reports: APGA candidate Peter Obi is reportedly leading in Ihiala, Onithsa North, Onitsha South, Ohi and Aniocha, Ogbaru and Aguata local government areas.
*The candidate of the Action Congress, Dr.Chris Ngige is reportedly leading in Idemili South and Idemili North
{joomplu:1414} {joomplu:1405}{joomplu:1394}{joomplu:1395}{joomplu:1398}{joomplu:1402}{joomplu:1403}{joomplu:1396} {joomplu:1397}{joomplu:1399}{joomplu:1400}{joomplu:1401}*PPA candidate is winning in Dunukofia. Please note that these results are based on raw field results collated in wards across Anambra state. Only 20% of results have come so far.
*Phil Agbasi (Ngige's running mate) may have delivered his town of Ukpor/Nnewi South to AC with clear win at Umuohamma (Ukpor Ward VI)*Ogbunike Ward I (Ukalo, Umueri, and Ifite) AC wins, PDP 2nd. Ward II (Osile) AC wins *Ngige wins at Nkolofia village, Awka-Etiti Ward I, Idemili South LGA
*APGA wins Fegge Ward I with 54votes, AC 2nd with 17votes. APGA also wins the 4 surrounding wards collated at Ward INgige wins at Nkolofia village, Awka-Etiti Ward I, Idemili South LGA
*@Immaculate Heart Church, Onitsha, some men wearing police uniforms chased off voters and made away with all ballot boxes.
*In Amawbia, voters who lined up since 9am were unable to vote until about 1:30 pm when INEC officials finally arrived with polling materials
*Rest of Ngige's family could not find their names in the register, same for Mrs. Oby Uba, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, ...(add ur othe names here)
- AnambraReports: APGA early off the marks - wins Nimo wards 2&3, other results are trickling in. AC in good showing too, and PPA &PDP in that order AnambraReports: APGA early off the marks - wins Nimo wards 2&3, other results are trickling in. AC in good showing too, and PPA &PDP in that order
- AnambraReports: Tension boils over @Abba. Ppl can't find their names, register is full of names u'll not expect @ Abba like Adekunle, Haruna, etc
AnambraReports: Eye witness report say suspected LP members @ Umuzocha Ward II, Awka South LGA are disorganizing voting process
* AnambraReports: Dr. Chudi Nwike, a former Deputy Governor (SDP) reports of threat to the lives of voters at Ogbunike Wards 1 and 2 by PDP thugs
AnambraReports: Dr. Chudi Nwike, a former Deputy Governor (SDP) reports of threat to the lives of voters at Ogbunike Wards 1 and 2 by PDP thugs
* AnambraReports: Obosi, it appears the Police has decided to postpone the elections at Chuke Hall out of fear that PDP thugs may harm voters
AnambraReports: Obosi, it appears the Police has decided to postpone the elections at Chuke Hall out of fear that PDP thugs may harm voters
* AnambraReports: 3 ballot boxes snatched by suspected PDP thugs @ Okpoko Ward 06. Agents of opposition parties there have made reports to the Police and INEC
AnambraReports: 3 ballot boxes snatched by suspected PDP thugs @ Okpoko Ward 06. Agents of opposition parties there have made reports to the Police and INEC
* AnambraReports: Idemili North Ward I only 15 voters were allowed to vote. @ Aguleri Ward I, names are not matching with the voter identification number VIN
AnambraReports: Idemili North Ward I only 15 voters were allowed to vote. @ Aguleri Ward I, names are not matching with the voter identification number VIN
* AnambraReports: At Ekwulobia Ward II, no INEC staff was present and no voting taking place at the polling unit as at 2:00pm
AnambraReports: At Ekwulobia Ward II, no INEC staff was present and no voting taking place at the polling unit as at 2:00pm
* AnambraReports: Arthur Eze (PDP) thugs have beaten up a monitor that captured the activities of his thugs on camera
AnambraReports: Arthur Eze (PDP) thugs have beaten up a monitor that captured the activities of his thugs on camera
* AnambraReports: Arthur Eze (PDP) is reported to be intimidating some voters and inducing others with N1K/vote Ekwueme Hall at Oye Market
AnambraReports: Arthur Eze (PDP) is reported to be intimidating some voters and inducing others with N1K/vote Ekwueme Hall at Oye Market
* AnambraReports: BTW, It's Liv1-0Everton, with 20mins to the end of the game;-)
AnambraReports: BTW, It's Liv1-0Everton, with 20mins to the end of the game;-)
* AnambraReports: Gunshots fired at Ojoto-Obofia at 3 polling stations, but voting continues
AnambraReports: Gunshots fired at Ojoto-Obofia at 3 polling stations, but voting continues
* AnambraReports: Ovuakwu Primary School Otuocha - instead of 2 only 1 polling booth with only 2 names in INEC's register. Ppl are stranded & anger is rising
AnambraReports: Ovuakwu Primary School Otuocha - instead of 2 only 1 polling booth with only 2 names in INEC's register. Ppl are stranded & anger is rising
* AnambraReports: Very low turnout, and incorrect voters' registers at Umuleri and Aguleri - NBA affiliate
AnambraReports: Very low turnout, and incorrect voters' registers at Umuleri and Aguleri - NBA affiliate
* AnambraReports: St. Paul Umuokpu Awka, more than 2000 people stranded becos INEC does not have sufficient materials
AnambraReports: St. Paul Umuokpu Awka, more than 2000 people stranded becos INEC does not have sufficient materials
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* AnambraReports: Uche Ekwunife (PPA) home may have been attacked
AnambraReports: Uche Ekwunife (PPA) home may have been attacked
* AnambraReports: Thousands stranded at Ezeibe Amaikwu Awka becos INEC has grossly insufficient materials. Tension is rising - Mark Onwuka, president Awka USA
AnambraReports: Thousands stranded at Ezeibe Amaikwu Awka becos INEC has grossly insufficient materials. Tension is rising - Mark Onwuka, president Awka USA
* AnambraReports: voting materials are still yet to arrive in most polling stations especially in Umueze ward 1, Ezi Egege polling unit.
AnambraReports: voting materials are still yet to arrive in most polling stations especially in Umueze ward 1, Ezi Egege polling unit.
* AnambraReports: At the Police Div Hqtrs in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, policemen are stranded with no vehicle to take them to their assigned polling stations
AnambraReports: At the Police Div Hqtrs in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, policemen are stranded with no vehicle to take them to their assigned polling stations
* AnambraReports: We r also following the Merseyside derby - Liverpool's Kyrgiakos has seen red. Game score remains 0-0 at 35th minute;-0
AnambraReports: We r also following the Merseyside derby - Liverpool's Kyrgiakos has seen red. Game score remains 0-0 at 35th minute;-0
* AnambraReports: Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi LGA voting centers 1, 2, & 3 don't have voting materials and electoral officers as @ 12.45pm
AnambraReports: Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi LGA voting centers 1, 2, & 3 don't have voting materials and electoral officers as @ 12.45pm
* AnambraReports: Brief fighting at Akwa ward, Ifitedunu against securitymen on suspicion of bias. Many if not most ppl can't find their names in d registerSaharareporters has just received tips from highly reliable sources about a plot between INEC officials in Anambra and PDP governorship candidate Charles Chukwuma Soludo to steal today’s governorship election. Voting took off today on a shaky and fraudulent note as most voters across the state could not locate their names on the voters register. Election materials arrived late to most polling booths.
Polling officials are asking people to write down their names on sheets of paper as most could not find their names on election voters registers provided by INEC. An election observer told Saharareporters that the election has become a logistics nightmare. “We are aware that over three pallets of ballot papers went missing last night,” he said, adding that a few security agents have told observers that the ballot papers were diverted by officials of the People's Democratic Party working for Mr. Soludo. “As I’m talking to you now, massive stuffing of ballot boxes is going on,” said the observer.
In Onitsha, at a polling station right next to Immaculate Heart Church, some men wearing police uniforms chased off voters and made away with all ballot boxes. At numerous polling centers around the state capital, Awka, voters who lined up as early as 9 a.m. were unable to vote until about 1:30 p.m. when INEC officials finally arrived with polling materials. Saharareporters yesterday reported an attack on election observers by thugs hired by the Soludo campaign.
Mr. Soludo, the immediate past governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who amassed a huge fortune while letting bank CEOs bankrupt their banks with bad loans to cronies, has been fingered in a cash slugfest with Andy Uba, the Labour Party governorship candidate, over who can offer the most bribes to INEC officials in Anambra and Abuja.
Our sources indicated that Uba had wooed some INEC officials with heavy bribes, but that Soludo had managed to enlist security agents to his corner.
Saharareporters calls on those witnessing the “election” in Anambra to send us an e-mail to [email protected] or send a text message to +1-646-704-5433 to report what they have seen in their areas.
You can also upload your reports directly onto the Anambra Elections Blog Live! use your existing yahoo, aol, hotmail or facebook to login and upload your entry.
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In Nkpor, the election materials came very late (2:30 PM) and a lot of people did not find their names on the polling register- Basil Ugwu, Nkpor
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Anambra Elections Round-Up
Fighting has been reported at Ifitedunu, Dunukofia local government of Anambra State. The people are accusing security men of bias. Most of the people cannot find their names in the voters' register and are not being allowed to vote.
Meanwhile, a PDP chieftain of the area Prince Arthur Eze, a heavy financier of the party is reportedly engaging in voter intimidation in Ukpo. He is said to be openly campaigning at Ekwueme Hall at Oye Market and promising prospective voters with money. He is openly paying N1000.00 per vote. Only last night, the Police warned Prince Eze to be of good behaviour after he was apprehended inside a sensitive area at the local INEC office in Dunukofia.
In the same Ukpo town, fighting broke out at the voting center located at Boys Secondary School between Arthur’s thugs and a videographer hired by the opposition candidate who was recording voting irregularities. The videographer was beaten up, his equipment forcefully seized and destroyed.
In Aguata Local Government, supporters of Andy Uba a candidate of Labour Party was seen openly soliciting for votes along major roads calling for people to vote for him. In a related development, agents of opposing parties from Uba’s village failed to show up at their duty posts. They explained that Uba’s family members threatened them with harm if they worked for other parties.
Eye witness report say members of the Labour Party at Umuzocha WardII, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State are disorganizing voting process.
The Labour Party is supposedly a political platform that grew out of the trade union movement and socialist political ideology expected to seek workers' representation and one that describes itself as a democratic socialist party in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, at Uli Ward I, thugs of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and party agents of the PDP stopped people from voting.
At Ekwulobia Ward II, no INEC staff was present and no voting taking place at the polling unit as at 2:00pm.
At Idemili North Ward I, only 15 voters were allowed to vote while at Aguleri Ward I, names of registered voters not corresponding with the voter identification number (VIN) on their cards.
Reports from Ogbaru say that Hon. Chuchu Onyema a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) representing Ogbaru Federal constituency of Anambra State has snatched a ballot box from Ogwuikpele alongside his thugs. His first attempt was last night, at the INEC local office which he invaded with his thugs but was resisted by the Police. Still at Ogbaru, 3nos ballot boxes were snatched by thugs suspected to belong to PDP at Okpoko Ward 06. Agents of opposition political parties at the ward have made reports to the Police and INEC.
At Obosi in Idemmili North, it appears the Police has made the decision to postpone the elections at Chuke Hall after it was determined that PDP thugs would cause harm to voters present. PDP had imported thugs numbering over 200 into the area and they engaged in voter intimidation. Obosi is a strong hold of the AC candidate, Dr. Chris Ngige. It is also the home of Osita Chidoka, a Soludo sympathizer. Frank Zubis filed the report from Obosi.
In Oyi Local Government, it is reported that Mike Nwakalor, a PDP stalwart resident in Abuja imported thugs which he used in snatching 3 ballot boxes from Uko village and Nziko Civic center voting areas at Nteje Ward I. In same Oyi, Dr. Chudi Nwike, a former Deputy Governor reports of threat to the lives of voters at Ogbunike Wards 1 and 2 by PDP thugs. The thugs were escorting students hired to cast votes for the ruling party.
More reports coming……
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Twitter / AnambraReports
* AnambraReports: Gunshots fired at Ojoto-Obofia at 3 polling stations, but voting continues
AnambraReports: Gunshots fired at Ojoto-Obofia at 3 polling stations, but voting continues
* AnambraReports: Ovuakwu Primary School Otuocha - instead of 2 only 1 polling booth with only 2 names in INEC's register. Ppl are stranded & anger is rising
AnambraReports: Ovuakwu Primary School Otuocha - instead of 2 only 1 polling booth with only 2 names in INEC's register. Ppl are stranded & anger is rising
* AnambraReports: Very low turnout, and incorrect voters' registers at Umuleri and Aguleri - NBA affiliate
AnambraReports: Very low turnout, and incorrect voters' registers at Umuleri and Aguleri - NBA affiliate
* AnambraReports: St. Paul Umuokpu Awka, more than 2000 people stranded becos INEC does not have sufficient materials
AnambraReports: St. Paul Umuokpu Awka, more than 2000 people stranded becos INEC does not have sufficient materials
* AnambraReports: Uche Ekwunife (PPA) home may have been attacked
AnambraReports: Uche Ekwunife (PPA) home may have been attacked
* AnambraReports: Thousands stranded at Ezeibe Amaikwu Awka becos INEC has grossly insufficient materials. Tension is rising - Mark Onwuka, president Awka USA
AnambraReports: Thousands stranded at Ezeibe Amaikwu Awka becos INEC has grossly insufficient materials. Tension is rising - Mark Onwuka, president Awka USA
* AnambraReports: voting materials are still yet to arrive in most polling stations especially in Umueze ward 1, Ezi Egege polling unit.
AnambraReports: voting materials are still yet to arrive in most polling stations especially in Umueze ward 1, Ezi Egege polling unit.
* AnambraReports: At the Police Div Hqtrs in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, policemen are stranded with no vehicle to take them to their assigned polling stations
AnambraReports: At the Police Div Hqtrs in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, policemen are stranded with no vehicle to take them to their assigned polling stations
* AnambraReports: We r also following the Merseyside derby - Liverpool's Kyrgiakos has seen red. Game score remains 0-0 at 35th minute;-0
AnambraReports: We r also following the Merseyside derby - Liverpool's Kyrgiakos has seen red. Game score remains 0-0 at 35th minute;-0
* AnambraReports: Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi LGA voting centers 1, 2, & 3 don't have voting materials and electoral officers as @ 12.45pm
AnambraReports: Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi LGA voting centers 1, 2, & 3 don't have voting materials and electoral officers as @ 12.45pm
* AnambraReports: Brief fighting at Akwa ward, Ifitedunu against securitymen on suspicion of bias. Many if not most ppl can't find their names in d register
AnambraReports: Brief fighting at Akwa ward, Ifitedunu against securitymen on suspicion of bias. Many if not most ppl can't find their names in d register
* AnambraReports: Umunachi is rpting good turnout and orderly voting in advanced stages
AnambraReports: Umunachi is rpting good turnout and orderly voting in advanced stages
* AnambraReports: INEC-Let ppl that can't find their names in d register vote as long as their card polling booth # tallies with the location. Pls tell ur ppl
AnambraReports: INEC-Let ppl that can't find their names in d register vote as long as their card polling booth # tallies with the location. Pls tell ur ppl
* AnambraReports: More on Isuofia - women out number men at Emmanuel church polling station. D fear of intimidation by d police may be unfounded after all
AnambraReports: More on Isuofia - women out number men at Emmanuel church polling station. D fear of intimidation by d police may be unfounded after all
* AnambraReports: Polling is about to start at Emmanuel Anglican church Isuofia @1pm. Soludo may lose his home town to Obi because of Isuofia politics
AnambraReports: Polling is about to start at Emmanuel Anglican church Isuofia @1pm. Soludo may lose his home town to Obi because of Isuofia politics
* AnambraReports: Ken Odidika (PDP gov aspirant) is reporting peaceful voting at Umudin-Ogo in Ihiala LGA
AnambraReports: Ken Odidika (PDP gov aspirant) is reporting peaceful voting at Umudin-Ogo in Ihiala LGA
* AnambraReports: Impersonation allegation against 2 law school students at Polling Unit I Central school Mgbakwu. They are Suspected to be APGA sympathizers
AnambraReports: Impersonation allegation against 2 law school students at Polling Unit I Central school Mgbakwu. They are Suspected to be APGA sympathizers
* AnambraReports: Youths have stormed the home of a PDP chieftain; Cosmos Agabo in Abba, Njikoka on suspicion of ballot thumb-printing at his residence
AnambraReports: Youths have stormed the home of a PDP chieftain; Cosmos Agabo in Abba, Njikoka on suspicion of ballot thumb-printing at his residence
* AnambraReports: Ojoto Uno Ire ward, generally believed to be an APGA stronghold; most registered voters can't find their in the register.
AnambraReports: Ojoto Uno Ire ward, generally believed to be an APGA stronghold; most registered voters can't find their in the register.
* AnambraReports: Our NBA affiliates are rpting peaceful voting @ Nnewi North & South, besides Mbanagu-Otolo Nnewi where materails are yet to arrived as @12pmTwitter / AnambraReports
* AnambraReports: Gunshots fired at Ojoto-Obofia at 3 polling stations, but voting continues
AnambraReports: Gunshots fired at Ojoto-Obofia at 3 polling stations, but voting continues
* AnambraReports: Ovuakwu Primary School Otuocha - instead of 2 only 1 polling booth with only 2 names in INEC's register. Ppl are stranded & anger is rising
AnambraReports: Ovuakwu Primary School Otuocha - instead of 2 only 1 polling booth with only 2 names in INEC's register. Ppl are stranded & anger is rising
* AnambraReports: Very low turnout, and incorrect voters' registers at Umuleri and Aguleri - NBA affiliate
AnambraReports: Very low turnout, and incorrect voters' registers at Umuleri and Aguleri - NBA affiliate
* AnambraReports: St. Paul Umuokpu Awka, more than 2000 people stranded becos INEC does not have sufficient materials
AnambraReports: St. Paul Umuokpu Awka, more than 2000 people stranded becos INEC does not have sufficient materials
* AnambraReports: Uche Ekwunife (PPA) home may have been attacked
AnambraReports: Uche Ekwunife (PPA) home may have been attacked
* AnambraReports: Thousands stranded at Ezeibe Amaikwu Awka becos INEC has grossly insufficient materials. Tension is rising - Mark Onwuka, president Awka USA
AnambraReports: Thousands stranded at Ezeibe Amaikwu Awka becos INEC has grossly insufficient materials. Tension is rising - Mark Onwuka, president Awka USA
* AnambraReports: voting materials are still yet to arrive in most polling stations especially in Umueze ward 1, Ezi Egege polling unit.
AnambraReports: voting materials are still yet to arrive in most polling stations especially in Umueze ward 1, Ezi Egege polling unit.
* AnambraReports: At the Police Div Hqtrs in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, policemen are stranded with no vehicle to take them to their assigned polling stations
AnambraReports: At the Police Div Hqtrs in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, policemen are stranded with no vehicle to take them to their assigned polling stations
* AnambraReports: We r also following the Merseyside derby - Liverpool's Kyrgiakos has seen red. Game score remains 0-0 at 35th minute;-0
AnambraReports: We r also following the Merseyside derby - Liverpool's Kyrgiakos has seen red. Game score remains 0-0 at 35th minute;-0
* AnambraReports: Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi LGA voting centers 1, 2, & 3 don't have voting materials and electoral officers as @ 12.45pm
AnambraReports: Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi LGA voting centers 1, 2, & 3 don't have voting materials and electoral officers as @ 12.45pm
* AnambraReports: Brief fighting at Akwa ward, Ifitedunu against securitymen on suspicion of bias. Many if not most ppl can't find their names in d register
AnambraReports: Brief fighting at Akwa ward, Ifitedunu against securitymen on suspicion of bias. Many if not most ppl can't find their names in d register
* AnambraReports: Umunachi is rpting good turnout and orderly voting in advanced stages
AnambraReports: Umunachi is rpting good turnout and orderly voting in advanced stages
* AnambraReports: INEC-Let ppl that can't find their names in d register vote as long as their card polling booth # tallies with the location. Pls tell ur ppl
AnambraReports: INEC-Let ppl that can't find their names in d register vote as long as their card polling booth # tallies with the location. Pls tell ur ppl
* AnambraReports: More on Isuofia - women out number men at Emmanuel church polling station. D fear of intimidation by d police may be unfounded after all
AnambraReports: More on Isuofia - women out number men at Emmanuel church polling station. D fear of intimidation by d police may be unfounded after all
* AnambraReports: Polling is about to start at Emmanuel Anglican church Isuofia @1pm. Soludo may lose his home town to Obi because of Isuofia politics
AnambraReports: Polling is about to start at Emmanuel Anglican church Isuofia @1pm. Soludo may lose his home town to Obi because of Isuofia politics
* AnambraReports: Ken Odidika (PDP gov aspirant) is reporting peaceful voting at Umudin-Ogo in Ihiala LGA
AnambraReports: Ken Odidika (PDP gov aspirant) is reporting peaceful voting at Umudin-Ogo in Ihiala LGA
* AnambraReports: Impersonation allegation against 2 law school students at Polling Unit I Central school Mgbakwu. They are Suspected to be APGA sympathizers
AnambraReports: Impersonation allegation against 2 law school students at Polling Unit I Central school Mgbakwu. They are Suspected to be APGA sympathizers
* AnambraReports: Youths have stormed the home of a PDP chieftain; Cosmos Agabo in Abba, Njikoka on suspicion of ballot thumb-printing at his residence
AnambraReports: Youths have stormed the home of a PDP chieftain; Cosmos Agabo in Abba, Njikoka on suspicion of ballot thumb-printing at his residence
* AnambraReports: Ojoto Uno Ire ward, generally believed to be an APGA stronghold; most registered voters can't find their in the register.
AnambraReports: Ojoto Uno Ire ward, generally believed to be an APGA stronghold; most registered voters can't find their in the register.
* AnambraReports: Our NBA affiliates are rpting peaceful voting @ Nnewi North & South, besides Mbanagu-Otolo Nnewi where materails are yet to arrived as @12pm
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