In the run up to the Anambra Gubernatorial polls, the industrial town of Nnewi has suddenly become the dazzling and most wanted political bride as the major political parties contesting the November 18 governorship went to the town to shop for running mates.
Mr Oseloka Henry Obaze of the PDP was the first to pick his deputy, Mrs. Chidi Onyemelukwe, daughter of former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, who is married to the famous Onyemelukwe family in Nnewiichi community, from the town.
Also, the candidate of the APC, Dr. Tony Nwoye has picked the son of the former President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Dr. Dozie Ikedife from Otolo Nnewi. Ikedife is a very popular family in the area and he has been using his medical practice to provide near- free medical service to the people, an action that had made him very popular.
Apart from these two, the incumbent Governor and APGA's flagbearer, Chief Willie Obiano recently gained full endorsement from the Nnewi born billionaire oil magnate and politician Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah who happens to be a formidable force to reckon with in the Anambra political landscape.
If the three major parties, which incidentally have their candidates from Anambra North, scramble for Nnewi votes through deputies and endorsements.
Who is likely to coast home to victory?
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