Apart from being a dirty game, politics in Nigeria is quite an interesting game too.
Not only do politicians show their financial prowess during elections, but they also bring to bare highly calculated political strategies.
In fact it is very correct to say that Politics is also a game of strategy.
Now, ahead of the November 11 governorship election in the state, Governor Hope Uzodimma has made a significant change to his ticket.
The Replacement
Uzodimma replaced his deputy, Professor Placid Njoku, with a female candidate, Mrs Ekemaru Chinyere Ihuoma.
This was revealed as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released a list of the running mates for the upcoming election.
Besides Uzodimma’s new deputy, the list revealed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Samuel Anyanwu’s choice of a former House of Representatives member, Jones Onyeriri, as his deputy.
You May Like: Buhari’s Minister, Lai Mohammed Bags New Appointment
For the Labour Party, Senator Athan Achonu is running for governor with former Reps member, Tony Nwulu, as his deputy.
Strategic Move
Political analysts believe that the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) choice of a female deputy is a strategic move to attract female voters in the state.
Furthermore, they suggest that selecting Ekemaru, who hails from the same Mbaike block as the PDP candidate, aims to counterbalance the growing influence of the opposition party in the forthcoming election.
Also Read: Lagos: Man Remanded For Stabbing Best Friend To Death
The analysts also believe that this choice serves as compensation for the people of Ikeduru since Ekemaru shares the same political block as the outgoing deputy, Placid Njoku.
