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General News of Sunday, 19 March 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Labour Party's Anthony Chinasa aka Abiola wins Umuahia Central Constituency

Anthony Chinasa (Abiola) Anthony Chinasa (Abiola)

Anthony Chinasa, popularly known as 'Abiola', has won the election to represent Umuahia Central Constituency at the Abia State House of Assembly.

He run on the ticket of the Labour Party, and has been widely praised for promoting unity among diverse Nigerian communities.

There have been concerns about the Abiola name in relation to his candidacy, but he dismissed these concerns.

He explained that the name was a nickname and that he is, in fact, a full-blooded Igbo man. His father is Yoruba, while his mother is Igbo.

Abiola has received many congratulatory messages over his victory.