The Anambra Opinion Polls (AOP) has urged candidates to deal with issue-based campaigns and inspired voters to actively take part in shaping the way forward for the state by way of their ballots.
Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, Tabuko Kennedy, the director-general of the Nigeria Democratic Analysis Institute (NDRI), spoke on behalf of the organisations and emphasised that the ballot employed scientific methodologies.
He said {that a} current opinion ballot carried out by the AOP, undersigned by 12 unbiased analysis organisations, positioned Hon. Chukwuma Umeoji because the main candidate within the upcoming 2025 Anambra State governorship election.
In line with the ballot outcomes, Umeoji secured 54.6% of the votes, considerably forward of incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who polled 22.3%. Senator Tony Nwoye adopted with 15.8%, whereas different aspirants, together with Sir Paul Chukwuma (4.5%), Dr Obiora Okonkwo (2.1%), and Barth Nwibe (0.7%), trailed behind.
The survey, carried out underneath the supervision of the AOP, was confirmed by the 12 unbiased analysis organisations as free, honest, and clear. The first goal was to gauge voter preferences forward of the 2025 elections.
Kennedy emphasised that the ballot employed scientific methodologies, stating, “These included structured questionnaires, face-to-face and phone interviews, in addition to on-line sampling, guaranteeing broad illustration from all 21 native authorities areas of Anambra State.”
He added, “The findings mirror the true aspirations of the Anambra individuals, based mostly on inputs from numerous demographics, together with youths, professionals, merchants, artisans, and conventional establishments.”
Kennedy additional highlighted the credibility of the collaborating analysis establishments, noting their intensive expertise in political polling, electoral analysis, governance evaluation, and voter consciousness initiatives throughout Nigeria and West Africa.
“These organisations are famend for his or her integrity, methodological rigour, and dedication to democracy. They adhere to globally accepted greatest practices, guaranteeing equity, transparency, and credibility in polling. Their collective popularity reinforces the authenticity and neutrality of the ballot outcomes,” he added.
Kennedy referred to as on all political stakeholders in Anambra State to acknowledge the ballot’s credibility as a mirrored image of the citizens’s preferences.
He additionally urged candidates to deal with issue-based campaigns and inspired voters to actively take part in shaping the state’s future by way of their ballots.
“We stay dedicated to fostering transparency, democracy, and voter schooling. Our monitoring of political traits will proceed because the election approaches,” he mentioned.
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