Anambra Central senatorial district in Anambra State is one of the three Senatorial Districts in the State. It has seven local governments areas. They are: Awka North, Awka South, Njikoka, Anaocha, Idemili North, Idemili South and Dunukofia.[1][2][3][4] There are 1,556 polling units (Pus) and 109 registration areas (RAs) as of 2019. INEC office in Amawbia, Awka South LGA is the collation centre. This Senatorial District covers the Anambra State Capital, Awka, and its environs. It also has prominent and notable people.
Notable people in Anambra Central senatorial district
- Chukwunonyelu Victor Umeh Senator Present
- Uche Ekwunife, Former Senator
- Micheal Ajegbo, Former Senator
- Peter Obi, Former Governor of Anambra State
- Dora Akunyili, Former NAFDAC Chairman
- Tony Muonagor, Actor and Musician
- Ifeanyi Okoye, Juhel Pharmaceutical
Notable places in Anambra Central senatorial district
List of senators representing Anambra Central
Senators | Party | Year | Assembly | Electoral history |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mike Ajegbo | PDP | 1999-2007 | 4th | |
2007 - 2011 | 6th | |||
Uche Ekwunife | PDP | 2011-2018 | 7th | Sacked by the court and replaced by Victor Umeh |
Victor Umeh | APGA | 2018-2019 | 8th | Completed Uche Ekwunife's term |
Uche Ekwunife | PDP | 2019–2023 | 9th | Former Senator Anambra Central
Officially handed over to Umeh |
Chukwunonyelu Victor Umeh | Labour Party | 2023 | 10th | Present Senator Representing Anambra Central |
References
- ↑ "We're ready for Anambra central re-run, says INEC". TheCable. 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ "Anambra Central senatorial election to proceed Saturday - INEC - Premium Times Nigeria". 2018-01-10. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ "Another Titanic Legal Battle for Anambra Central Senatorial District". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ↑ "Finally, INEC Declares Ekwunife Winner of Anambra Central Senatorial Election". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-02-28. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
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