The just-concluded NDC primaries in Anambra State have placed enormous pressure on Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, as several established political figures reportedly lost ground to a new wave of grassroots backed aspirants.
Political observers say the emergence of candidates such as Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu (Onitsha North and South Federal Constituency), Ofumelu Vincent Ekene (Oyi and Ayamelum Federal Constituency), Udekaigbo Chibuzo PHD (Ihiala Federal Constituency), Chief Ebuka Onunkwo (Anambra South Senatorial District), Pastor Nonso Nwabueze Oli (Anambra Central Senatorial District) has dramatically altered the political equation within the NDC.
Tony Nwoye, Anambra North Senatorial zone, who contested unopposed is returning based on his performance and grassroots support.
The biggest political shock, however, remains the reported defeat of incumbent Senator Victor Umeh in the Anambra Central Senatorial contest, a development that has generated intense debate across the state.
Reports suggest that many incumbent leaders and political stakeholders who were displaced by
