Thanks.
Comrade Oriaku Nwabueze,
(Chairman)
Chris Katchy Esq, ,
(Secretary General)
For: Dozie Anambra Professionals.
Anambra 2010 Sample Opinion:
As the February 6, 2010 governorship election in Anambra State draws nearer, a non partisan organization – Full Interest in Nigerian Democracy (FIND) has released a detailed facts based opinion measurement of top contenders for the race. Extracts of opinion poll, based on actual interaction with registered voters in over 200 wards out or the 326 wards in the state are hereby presented for public consumption.
The overall ranking of the election were conducted as at 24th December, 2009 shows Dr. Ngige of AC leading with 24%; incumbent Gov. Peter Obi APGA, 22%; Prof Soludo PDP and Chief Okey Nwosu of ADC are running neck to neck at 20% each; Dr. Andy Uba of LP 8%, Mrs Ekwunife of PPA 5% and others 1%.
On the issue of prudent management of the State's resources the measurement shows Chief Nwosu leading with 35%, Gov. Peter Obi 22%, Prof. Soludo 20%, Dr. Ngige 12%, Mrs. Ekwunife 6%, Dr. Uba 3% and others 2%. This is largely because, most of the candidates are perceived as already used to fat government expenditure, and many of the people see government as most imprudent.
On ability to innovate, the sampling established that Prof. Soludo and Chief Nwosu are highest with 32% and 30% respectively, while Dr. Ngige 15%, Gov. Obi 8%, Dr. Uba 8%, Ekwunife 3%, others 4%.
On who can effect real progressive Change, Chief Nwosu led the pack astonishingly with great margin, Chief Nwosu 51%, Soludo 25%, Andy 10%, Gov Obi 6%, Gov Ngige 6%, Mrs Ekwunife and others 2%.
Coming to the issue of outside interference in the affairs of the State, the respondents believed Dr. Ngige will resist it more with 35%, Chief Nwosu 30%, Gov. Obi 15%, Prof. Soludo 8%, Mrs Ekwunife 2%, Dr. Uba 6%, others 4%.
On the local strength of the respective candidates; Prof. Soludo and Dr. Uba
are holding in Orumba North and South, Aguata and Ihiala local governments, Soludo has an upper hand to Uba; Ngige is ahead in Idemili North and South, Onitsha South and Nnewi South; Gov. Obi have a slight edge in Aniocha, and Nnewi North, the governor is runner up in majority of the local governments; Chief Nwosu leads in Awka North and South, Ogbaru and Anyamelum local governments. The other candidates have no established local hold. The 7 other local governments are still largely undecided. Anambra East Local government has six deputy governorship candidates, this seems to make the local govenment most unpredictable, as all the respondents seem to be cautious and still in consultation.
The percentage margin of error of the measurement is plus or minus 3%. However, with the late entrance of some big weights and heavy spender, there is every likelihood that the sampling will change drastically. There is hunger and general atmosphere of insecurity, therefore money will play important role in the comming weeks.
Full Interest in Nigeria Democracy, FIND.
Arch Edwin Ogbuefi,
Consultant-in-Chief.
