Anambra Central senatorial district explained

Anambra Central senatorial district in Anambra State is one of the three Senatorial Districts in the State. It has seven local government 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

The following people are the most notable politicians in the central senatorial zone of Anambra State:

Notable places in Anambra Central senatorial district

These are the most notable places in the central senatorial zone:

List of senators representing Anambra Central

!Senators!Party!Year!Assembly!Electoral history
Mike AjegboPDP1999-2007 4th
2007 - 20116th
Uche EkwunifePDP2011-20187thSacked by the court and replaced by Victor Umeh
Victor UmehAPGA2018-20198thCompleted Uche Ekwunife's term
Uche EkwunifePDP 2019–2023 9thFormer Senator Anambra CentralOfficially handed over to Umeh
Chukwunonyelu Victor UmehLabour Party202310thPresent Senator Representing Anambra Central

References

  1. Web site: 2018-01-12. We're ready for Anambra central re-run, says INEC. 2020-06-07. TheCable. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2018-01-10. Anambra Central senatorial election to proceed Saturday - INEC - Premium Times Nigeria. 2020-06-07. en-GB.
  3. Web site: 2019-03-26. Another Titanic Legal Battle for Anambra Central Senatorial District. 2020-06-07. THISDAYLIVE. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2019-02-28. Finally, INEC Declares Ekwunife Winner of Anambra Central Senatorial Election. 2020-06-07. THISDAYLIVE. en-US.