In a statement on Sunday, Atiku said the November 8 election
presents an opportunity for the commission to prove that it has “turned a new
page” in conducting credible polls, and that the integrity of the nation’s
elections will not be sacrificed to please the ruling party.

“But, rather than being like any other, the election to
elect the next governor of Anambra State on November 8 offers a unique
opportunity to end the era of poor governance in the state, in addition to
ensuring that the ruling All Progressive Congress does not get the chance of
practising its notoriety of snatching and running away with the mandate of the
people,” the statement reads.

“The election is also an opportunity for the electoral
umpire under the leadership of Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, to prove to the world
that it has turned a new page, and that the integrity of our election would not
be sacrificed for the satisfaction of the ruling party.

“It is therefore important that every registered voter in
Anambra not only determines to vote, but must mobilise huge support for the
candidate of the ADC.

“Anambra is a place with so many good history about our
great country. I believe that yet again, Ndi Anambra will open the chapter of a
new beginning in Nigeria where the African Democratic Congress (ADC) would
bring lasting prosperity, peace and stability to our country.”

Atiku asked members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)
to rally round Nwosu John and Nwobu Ndubisi, the governorship candidate and the
deputy, to “lead Anambra state to a new era of prosperity and economic
stability”.