Nweke Emerges AA Candidate For Anambra Guber Pol
Chief Jeff Nweke has emerged as the candidate of Action Alliance (AA) for the Nov. 8 governorship election in Anambra.
Nweke, Managing Director of Blueshield Securities, a private security company based in Awka emerged at a congress of the party held in Awka on Thursday.
The security expert, scored a total of 58 votes ahead of Amarachukwu Obioha and Mr Mike Enemuo who scored eight and six votes to come second and third respectively.
The congress was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Mr James Vernimbe, returning officer of the congress who announced the results.
Vernimbe said the Option A4 adopted for the exercise was for fairness, transparency and in line with the constitution of the party.
He said a total of delegates turned up for the election out of which 72 were accredited and 72 valid votes cast.
In his acceptance speech, Nweke said he would address the leadership challenges of Anambra if elected.
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He promised to tackle insecurity and make ensure the people of Anambra had a safe environment to live a
nd do business.