Engr Eric Anyamene has been officially confirmed as the NDC candidate for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, sealing an overwhelming victory over sitting lawmaker Hon Harris Okonkwo and other contenders.

The confirmation ends days of intense waiting and political tension following the primary election, which had already generated widespread reactions across the constituency.

The period leading up to the announcement was marked by competing claims, with the sitting lawmaker publicly insisting on victory despite growing indications from the exercise that Engr Anyamene had secured a decisive lead.

With the official declaration now made, Engr Anyamene emerges as the party’s flag bearer for the forthcoming House of Representatives election.

Details later…