INEC Chairman, Bishop Kukah Travel To Anambra Ahead Of Governorship Election

INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu and Bishop Matthew Kukah in Enugu

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) alongside some national commissioners, members of the technical team among others left for Anambra state ahead of the governorship election on Tuesday, November 2.

They first arrived at Enugu airport before heading to Akwa, Anambra State capital.

Catholic bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, one of the conveners of the National Peace Committee, also joined the team.

Yakubu will on Wednesday attend a meeting with traditional rulers and stakeholders in Awka to discuss final aspects of the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 6.

The main contenders for the election are Charles Soludo (APGA), Andy Uba (APC) and Valentine Ozigbo (PDP).