Anambra Central Senatorial District

Anambra Central Senatorial District in Anambra State is one of the three Senatorial Districts in the State. It has seven local governments 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

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

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka

Paul University

Government House, Awka

Professor Kenneth Dike State Central e-Library, Awka

List of senators representing Anambra Central
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–present 9th

References

  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.
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