By Masterweb News Desk

[ INEC insists Anambra gubernatorial election would go on today as scheduled despite a Federal High Court ruling barring it. INEC says it had not been served any court order barring the election. ]

Latest Updates Saturday, February 6, 2010

[8.00 am - 9.00 am] - Electoral materials leave INEC’s office for polling centers amidst tight security. Buses conveying electoral materials followed by opposition parties in hired buses.

9.00 am - Scores of policemen are stranded at the Police Divisional Headquareters in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, with no vehicles to convey them to their assigned polling stations. Many are hitch hiking rides on both private and commercial vehicles. Officially polling boths are to open at 8.00 am.

9.00 am - There are no INEC staff nor election materials at several polling boths. INEC blames the police for the delay in the arrival of election materials.

9.30 am - Thugs beat up Olufemi Aduwo, INEC monitoring Committee member after he claimed to have discovered a list of INEC officials set up for bribery. Violence between suspected PDP thugs and some election monitors at Barn Hotel, Awka.

10.00 am - Election officials and materials arrive Oko, hometown of Alex Ekwueme. Voters are just now beginning to queue up in line to cast their votes. There are no election officials nor materials at Isuofia, hometown of Chukwuma Soludo, PDP gubernatorial candidate. Voters are patiently waiting at polling stations.

10.40 am - Election materials for to the various polling centers are just now being distributed at Ekwulobia Central School. A fake policeman arrested at the headquarters of Oyi Local Govt. as he tried to enter a police escort van.

11.00 am - Police at Awka North LG orders voting to stop at booths without security agents. Youth Corpers recruited as election officials are stranded at Aguata LG headquarters, because there are no vehicles to take them to their polling stations.

11.30 am - Voting yet to start at Uga, hometown of Andy Uba. Tension mounts in Achalla, Awka North Local Govt. as people await election officials and materials.

12.00 pm - Voting materials at Isuofia, Aguata LG reportedly loaded in a van and driven away to an undisclosed location. Election materials arrive Okpuno Ezinifite, three hours behind schedule. Most voters at Ojoto cannot find their names in the register.

12.15 pm - Voting has not started at Ogbunike and Umunya, both in Oyi LGA. Thugs moving around town in buses at Ogbunike.

1.00 pm - Uwazuruonye, a member of Anambra House of Assembly arrives at the office of the resident electoral commissioner in Awka South LG. complaining voting is yet to start at his ward, Awka VII.

1.30 pm - Anambra Resident Electoral Commissioner’s office announces that the elections must stop at 4.00 pm as scheduled. According to the statement, after that hour, no voter would be allowed into any polling station, but people already in line could continue voting. Fighting reported at Ifitedunu.

1.45 pm - Anambra Resident Electoral Commissioner’s office announces extension of voting across the state to 5.00 pm. Many names are reportedly missing from voters’ registers across the state.

2.00 pm - Fierce fight reported in Agukwu Nri in Aniocha LGA between PPA and APGA supporters. Damien Ejidike, a PDP member, arrested with voters’ cards at Ichi in Ekwusigo LGA.

3.15 pm - Damien Ejidike released.

3.30 pm - Ballot box missing at Uli Ward I, Unit 26. Ballot boxes been snatched at Okpokp Ward VI by thugs.

4.00 pm - Thugs armed to the teeth invade several polling stations snatching ballot boxes as voting winds down for counting at the polling boths. Security agents unable to contain thugs as they are armless at the boths as ordered by INEC.

4.10 pm - Igboukwu polling station attacked by heavily armed thugs in two green buses(one without license plates) shooting into the air and threatening security operatives and INEC officials with death. Thugs load up ballot boxes into buses, but were challenged by the army as they drove off. In a fierce shootout with the army, they abandoned the buses and as they fled four were captured and taken to Aguata police station.

4.20 pm - Voting ends in a couple of LGAs that did not witness armed snatching of ballot boxes by thugs, Dunukofia LGA one of them. Counting begins at these LGAs.

5.30 pm - Gov. Peter Obi (APGA candidate) is reported leading in Ihiala, Onithsa North, Onitsha South, Oyi, Aniocha, Ogbaru and Aguata LGAs. Chris Ngige (APGA candidate) reportedly leading in Idemili South and Idemili North LGAs. Uche Ekwunife (PPA candidate) leads in Dunukofia her home base, according to our source. Chukwuma Soludo (PDP candidate) has not won any LGA so far according to the same source.

6.00 pm - According to sources, incumbent Governor Peter Obi is leading in 13 out of the 21 local government areas of the state. Chris Ngige (AC) is said to be trailing Obi with Soludo (PDP) third, Andy Uba (LP) fourth and Ekwunife (PPA) fifth. Olisa Metuh, National Vice Chairman of PDP SE zone, describes the election as a charade, saying what took place could not pass for a credible election. Labour Party candidate, Andy Uba, describes the election a “complete mess”, wondering how a winner could emerge from it. APGA leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu showered praises on INEC and security agencies for the peaceful conduct of the election.

Friday, February 5, 2010

12.00 pm - Security forces are on high alert in Anambra State, as count down to the governorship election scheduled for Saturday begins. Masterweb correspondent reports that as at 12.00 pm today 10,000 Civil Defence Officers were in front of the Anambra State Police Headquarters awaiting deployment.

Photo Above: Map of Anambra State, Nigeria.

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26 comments

Comments:

Comment from: Nnamso Mark [Visitor] · http://www.ymail.com

As far as am concerned, the best Man for the job Now is MR Peter Obi and I
pray he wins.

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 06:26

Comment from: Achi Okwudili [Visitor]

The police force and other security agencies should not betray our mandate this time again, by tolerating any form of bribery or corrupt practice. Our country is taking anambra election as a litmus test for INEC's capability to deliver 2011 election free and fair.

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 06:32

Comment from: kalu okorie [Visitor]

go for soludo solution

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 07:44

Comment from: Omenikoro [Visitor]

Onwa cool down 2day is ur day. God is on ur side.

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 08:04

Comment from: Omenikoro [Visitor]

Onwa cool down 2day is ur day. God is on ur side.

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 08:04

Comment from: Omenikoro [Visitor]

Onwa cool down 2day is ur day. God is on ur side.

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 08:06

Comment from: kenneth emeka uzochukwu [Visitor] · http://kenny4real-kenneth.blogspot.com

i thank God for to day and i pary that the election will be free and
fair so that the world people and all the states in nigeria will know that is good
and right to vote free and fair in nigeria

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 08:49

Comment from: Ifeanyi Izunwanne [Visitor]

It is absolutely disturbing that we black people can never do anything well.If INEC cannot organize an election in a state as tiny as Anambra State,how can it claim to be efficient in covering the entire country.

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 08:59

Comment from: Itodo ehi [Visitor]

The people of anambra,politicians and the general populace alike owe it to nigerians and indeed the world for the conduction of a non violent election.if it goes otherwise,they might as well accept a state of emergency for at least a year

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 09:16

Comment from: John Egene [Visitor]

For INEC to ensure free and fair election, it is the collective responsibility of all.

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 09:56

Comment from: DIMAKA JERRY [Visitor] · http://permalink

COMRADE PETER OBI ,s victory is victory for forces of li ght

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 12:04

Comment from: DIMAKA NWIKE JERRY [Visitor] · http://Permalink

GOD PLEASE GIVE US PETER OBI TODAY--AMEN

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 12:08

Comment from: synachy [Visitor] · http://blog.synachy.com

ALL THESE PEOPLE CONTESTING TODAYS HAVE BEEN PART OF THE PROBLEMS IN ANAMBRA STATE.WITH ALL THE RESOURCES AND MANPOWER THAT WE HAVE WE ARE STILL WANTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND SECURITY.SOLUDU HEADED THE CBN AND LEFT THE BANKING INDUSTRY IN THE SHAMBLES IT IS TODAY.NGIGE RIGGED AN ELLECTION.ANDY UBAH IS A THUG.EKWUNIFE IS THOUGHT TO HAVE SHOWN THE COLOUR BELOW HER PANT TO MOST MEN IN POWER.PETER OBI WASTES THE MONEY OF THE STATE PASTING HIS FOTOS EVERYWHERE LIKE ALL AFRICAN DICTATOR.THEY ARE MOSTLY POLITICAL HARLORTS,JUMPING FROM ONE PARTY TO THE OTHER.THEY ALL HAVE DOCTORATE DEGREES SOMEWHERE BUT THEY ARE MORE ILLITRATE THAN THE BAND OF THUGS THAT USED TO GOVERN OMATA.

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 12:21

Comment from: Joel Moore [Visitor]

Chukwuma Soludo - the only Solution. Cheers

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 12:30

Comment from: Kotoko [Visitor] · http://Anambra Election Day

Nigeria is all "fucked-up", following President Yar'Adua's permanent sickness, many things were screwed-up.
Then, followed by the Aso Rock Mafia's manipulations on everyday, pray, fast for Yar'Adua which never sounded
like a remedy. There came another stunt that "Yar'Adua was returning nearly as a weekly recital melody with
bad tunes, that never materialized, all scripted to deceit. Soludo's appointment became another torn-skin of
politics after callecting money from other aspirants , PDP refused to refund them their money despite no venue
for the agreed conference. The same night of Election, Nigerian Police published a statement that they would
release Report on their investigation concerning an arrest of incubent Gov. Peter Obi's special Assistant arrested
with N2mn being delivered from Awka, Anambra State to Obi's private office in Lagos. Allegation that it was for
vehicles' purchase payment which Emeka Ojukwu Jr; in charge of Transportation knew nothing about, and caused him to resign. Now, a sad news about direct confusions at several election stations in Anambra, how could anyone call it a peacefull and fair election when official are being beaten, police not available in some
polling stations while others have not started after several hours to supposed to be working ? All these mixed
confusions were deliberate strategies for disorganizations and mischief against the election. What a shame !

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 13:33

Comment from: OLUOMA KENNEDY [Visitor]

Anambra has always been a difficult case to handle when it comes to politics. Hope this election has come in a reasonable accord.

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 14:43

Comment from: Hart Adolphus [Visitor]

A virus has eaten deep into the nation and the world. But as they say: Charity begins at home. It has long been said that the country's corrupt. But we seem to be doing alot of complaining rather than working. I have looked into the issue and have only whisked the little detail about it leaving the bunch, for it began with this little spoil. We have placed a price tag on our dignity as human's allowing ourselves to be bought cheaply. For those buying our hearts for an affordable price know that on it is placed a price that money can buy. How cheap we have been! For the day one man sold his dignity, that day Nigeria started to fall. He went ahead telling others how financially profiting it was, but what he failed to see and tell them was that it would creeple the state of things to a point they will have to spend much more of what they have acquired from selling their dignity. As from one man corruption entered Nigeria, so by one man it's blotting out begins. Selling your dignity for peanuts can only cave in the conditions at which that peanut can quench your hunger. Then you ask for more. But when there's no more, we sell more dignity to get more peanuts and the more we sell, the more we creeple our once great Fatherland. How many of us can remember the lyrics of our anthem and do the bid of our pledge. Great Nigerians!
I love you all!

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 15:36

Comment from: Emma Chukwuma [Visitor]

INEC should be fundamentally reconstructed. Nigerians are tired of
poorly organised eletions. They have once more failed to organise a
credible election in Anambra state. Late arrival of electorial materials,
disenfranchising citizens who registered and turned up for elections,
snatching of ballot boxes, et al. I am not optimistic that they will do
better during national elections next year when their human and material
resources will be over-stetched. Without genuine electorial reform,
Nigeria will not produce credible leaders that will take the country to the
promised land. The salvation of Nigeria will begin with a credible
electorial process. A flawed process cannot produce commited and
credible leaders.

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 15:47

Comment from: Pascal [Visitor]

Obi 4 real

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 15:55

Comment from: marcel sylvester [Visitor] · http://marcel

may almighty God have mercy on Anambra state and Nigeria.This gubernatorial election is far from being free and fair based on the report i read.What would a corrupt leader offer to the society?it`s really a pity.WHEN should we be out of this mess? ANAMBRA STATE,MY BELOVED STATE NEEDS DIVINE DELIVERANCE .ONLY SOUVEREING GOD creator of heaven and earth CAN arrest all these ugly situations and beings and RENEW the face of Anambra otherwise the sate is doomed.HEAVEN AT LAST.

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 17:22

Comment from: Henry [Visitor]

If Ngige does not win the election, it's rigged. He is the only qualified candidate to govern Anambra, period.

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 18:29

Comment from: Gnawun [Visitor]

May the victorous not emerged with very wide merging from few local government, as the case with the bye election in one of the state from the south!!!

Permalink 02/06/10 @ 20:38

Comment from: COMRADE JERRY DIMAKA [Visitor] · http://Parmalink

congratulations to all Anambrarians for the victory of his axcellency my idol

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Comment from: Olumoroti george oluwadare [Visitor] · http://www.georgedare.50megs.com

Nigeria is moving forward

Permalink 02/08/10 @ 15:03

Comment from: Olumoroti george oluwadare [Visitor] · http://www.georgedare.50megs.com

If we can have a good election result in anambra against all the nigerian money some stupid politician have embesselled,then Nigeria is moving forward

Permalink 02/08/10 @ 15:10

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