National Assembly seat: Arthur Eze's people allege marginalization

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By Madu Obi

Kinsmen of oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze, from Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State are demanding the zoning of the next House of Representatives for Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections to them, alleging that the area had been marginalized over a long period.

A concerned citizen of the constituency, Mr. Harrison Nwegwu, in a statement, urged political leaders and voters to support a candidate from Dunukofia in the interest of fairness and equity.

According to Nwegwu, since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, the federal constituency has been represented only by politicians from Anaocha and Njikoka local government areas.

Past representatives in the House of Representatives since 1999 were Hon. Chukwuemeka Chikelu (Anaocha, 1999–2003), Hon. George Ozodinobi (Njikoka, 2003–2007), Hon. Uche Ekwunife (Anaocha, 2007–2015), and Hon. Dozie Nwankwo (Njikoka, 2015–2023), while Ozodinobi currently represents the constituency after winning the 2023 election.

Describing the situation as a long-standing imbalance, Nwegwu appealed to stakeholders across the constituency to support Dunukofia in 2027, noting that the move would promote justice, inclusion, and unity among the three local government areas.

He added that Dunukofia was ready to present credible and competent candidates capable of representing the entire constituency effectively at the National Assembly.