INEC chairman, Bishop Kukah travel to Anambra ahead governorship election

INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu and Bishop Matthew Kukah in Enugu

Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and his entourage comprising national commissioners, members of the technical team among others on Tuesday travelled to Anambra ahead of the governorship election.

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).