Seven local government areas in Anambra State have been identified as dangerous by stakeholders ahead of the November 8 governorship election in the state.
The stakeholders, including some monarchs, listed Awka South, Awka North, Ihiala, Nnewi South, Idemili North, Orumba South, and Ayamelum Local Government Areas (LGAs) as the councils.
They told the Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar-led National Peace Committee (NPC) in Awka, the state capital, that the councils were prone to the activities of separatist agitators, kidnappers, cultism and political thuggery..
The stakeholders, however, said during the European Union-sponsored stakeholders validation forum in the state’s three senatorial zones that they have some solutions to the problems.
The forum was organised as part of a broader initiative to support peaceful, inclusive, and credible governorship elections in the state.
The Kukah Center, which serves as NPC’s secretariat, urged the stakeholders to be alive to their responsibilities to avoid election violence.
Deborah Obafemi of the center reminded them that they could help shape a peaceful electoral process that restores public confidence, promotes participation and strengthens democracy in the state.
She said: “As we are all aware, Anambra State is approaching a pivotal moment with the upcoming off-cycle election.
“We believe that peace building and electoral credibility must be built from the ground up, with your voices, your leadership, and your commitment.”
