Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has endorsed Mrs Justina Azuka, widow of the late Hon. Justice Azuka, for the Onitsha North Constituency 1 seat in the Anambra State House of Assembly.
Mrs Azuka is seeking to complete the remaining 13 months of her late husband’s tenure following his death at the hands of kidnappers. The bye-election to fill the position is scheduled for August 16, 2025.
In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, Obi described Mrs Azuka as “qualified, competent, and a woman of strength, resilience, and commitment to serve,” calling on residents and citizens to vote for her.
“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,” Obi wrote.
