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Anambra Central Senatorial District
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Anambra Central Senatorial District in Anambra State is one of the three Senatorial Districts in the State. It has seven local governments areas. These 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[edit]
Uche Ekwunife, 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[edit]
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka
List of senators representing Anambra Central[edit]
| 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–present | 9th |
References[edit]
- ^ "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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