By-election: Peter Obi backs Justina Azuka, wife of slain Anambra lawmaker

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The widow of the late Hon. Justice Azuka, who was murdered by kidnappers, Mrs. Justina Azuka, has proclaimed her support for Peter Obi’s campaign.

In order to serve the final 13 months of her late husband’s term, Mrs. Azuka is running for the Onitsha North Constituency 1 seat in the Anambra State House of Assembly.

The post will be filled by a bye-election scheduled for August 16, 2025.

Obi urged locals and citizens to vote for Mrs. Azuka, calling her “qualified, competent, and a woman of strength, resilience, and commitment to serve,” in a post on his X account on Wednesday.

Supporting Mrs. Azuka, according to the former governor of Anambra State, will not only guarantee capable representation but also show empathy and unity in the face of her personal tragedy.

“Standing with Mrs Azuka for Onitsha North 1 Constituency

“Today, I visited Mrs Justina Azuka, who recently suffered the tragic and gruesome loss of her husband, Hon. Justice Azuka, at the hands of kidnappers.

“She has my full support, and I urge us all to stand together to ensure that this capable and committed daughter of ours is elected on Saturday, 16 August 2025.

“In doing so, we send a clear message that in the new Nigeria, we will be compassionate, we will care for one another in times of difficulty, and we will uphold justice alongside competent leadership,” parts of Obi’s post read.

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