By Michael Ovat
The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), has presented Certificates of Return to newly elected council chairmen, vice chairmen, and councillors.
The officials were elected at the local government election last Saturday.
The presentation follows the successful conduct of the local council elections held on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 across the state.
According to results announced by ANSIEC, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) secured all 21 chairmanship seats and 364 councillorship positions.
The presentation was made by the ANSIEC Chairman, Mrs Chinelo Genevieve Osakwe.
While speaking to journalists, the Chairperson commended the electoral process, assuring more improvement in subsequent elections.
She also urged the newly elected officials to prioritise development and good governance in their respective localities.
The newly elected chairman of Njikoka local government area, Hon Ikechukwu Okakpu, on behalf of others expressed gratitude to their constituents for trusting them with leadership roles.
The presentation ceremony also witnessed the presence of election observers, security agencies and the media.
