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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 government areas. They 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

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The following people are the most notable politicians in the central senatorial zone of Anambra State:

Notable places in Anambra Central senatorial district

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These are the most notable places in the central senatorial zone:

List of senators representing Anambra Central

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Senators Party Year Assembly Electoral history
Mike Ajegbo PDP 1999-2007 4th

5th

2007 - 2011 6th
Uche Ekwunife PDP 2011-2018 7th

8th

Sacked by the court and replaced by Victor Umeh
Victor Umeh APGA 2018-2019 8th Completed Uche Ekwunife's term
Uche Ekwunife PDP 2019–2023 9th Former Senator Anambra Central

Officially handed over to Umeh

Chukwunonyelu Victor Umeh Labour Party 2023 10th Present Senator Representing Anambra Central

References

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  1. ^ "We're ready for Anambra central re-run, says INEC". TheCable. 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
  2. ^ "Anambra Central senatorial election to proceed Saturday - INEC - Premium Times Nigeria". 2018-01-10. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
  3. ^ "Another Titanic Legal Battle for Anambra Central Senatorial District". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
  4. ^ "Finally, INEC Declares Ekwunife Winner of Anambra Central Senatorial Election". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-02-28. Retrieved 2020-06-07.