NDC names Ibezi, Umeh and Nwoye to Anambra campaign council

Author: Vincent UjumaduPublished on: November 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

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NDC names Ibezi, Umeh and Nwoye to Anambra campaign council

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed former House of Representatives member Ifeanyi Ibezi to coordinate its Anambra State campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council also includes Senators Victor Umeh and Tony Nwoye, and Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, the party’s senatorial candidate for Anambra South. Other appointments include Chief Egwuoba Okika Innocent as deputy state coordinator and former state Assembly Speaker Ikem Uzoezie as state chairman. The council is scheduled to be inaugurated in Awka on November 4 and will include coordinators for all 21 local government areas.

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