By Lilian Orakwue/Ngozi Nnajiofor
The Mayor of Anaocha Local Government Area, Mr. Romanus Ibekwe, has expressed confidence that the voter registration figures in Anaocha Local Government Area will be significantly high.
Speaking during a strategic meeting with the Local Government Electoral Officer, APGA stakeholders, councillors, President Generals, and secondary school principals, Mayor Ibekwe emphasized the importance of the voter’s card as a symbol of national identity and civic responsibility.
“With a voter’s card, it shows that you are truly a Nigerian,” he said.
He noted that in Anaocha, presenting a voter’s card is now a prerequisite for accessing certain services, urging residents to prioritize registration.
Mayor Ibekwe called on councillors and President Generals to mobilize and sensitize their communities on the importance of participating in the ongoing voter registration exercise. He appealed for the cooperation of all residents to ensure a successful outcome come November 8 Gubernatorial election.
Also speaking at the event, the Anaocha Local Government Electoral Officer, Mr. Anthony Obinna, stressed the importance of achieving a high registration turnout. He urged all stakeholders to support and collaborate with registration officials operating across the various Registration Areas (RAs) and wards.
Mr. Obinna specifically tasked councillors and school principals to intensify awareness efforts both in the communities and in secondary schools to encourage eligible residents to register, assuring the people of Anaocha that, with collective effort, the local government will record impressive registration figures at the end of the exercise.
The officers are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
