Anambra Politics: Justina Azuka, Wife of Slain Lawmaker, Allegedly Runs to Replace Him in Anambra Assembly.
Posters of Justina Amaka Azuka, the widow of the late Hon. Justice Chukwuenye Azuka, have surfaced online, sparking speculation that she may be running for the Anambra State House of Assembly.
According to a Facebook post, the widow is allegedly seeking to replace her late husband, who was kidnapped and later killed by his abductors on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road in Onitsha while returning home for Christmas.
Late Hon. Azuka was a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency before his tragic death. The incident had drawn widespread outrage, with calls for justice and the subsequent arrest of suspects linked to the crime.
The Facebook post reads:
“This is the wife of Late Hon. Justice Chukwuenye Azuka. Late Azuka was a member of Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency before his death. His wife, Justina Amaka Azuka, is currently contesting to replace her husband. Her campaign slogan is ‘SYMPATHY 2025.’ But unfortunately, there is no sympathy in politics. Anyway, we wish you good luck for taking this bold step.”
At the time of this report, the authenticity of these claims remains unverified. However, if true, it raises questions about the political landscape ahead of the election.
Will Sympathy Translate to Votes?
If Justina Azuka is indeed running, her campaign slogan, “Sympathy 2025,” suggests an appeal to public emotion following her husband’s tragic demise. But as critics have noted, Nigerian politics is often fiercely competitive, with no guarantees based on sentiment alone.
The development has stirred mixed reactions online, with some supporting her decision as a way to continue her husband’s legacy, while others argue that political positions should be contested purely on merit.
What do you think? Can Justina Azuka win the election, or will political dynamics override sympathy? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Anambra Politics: Justina Azuka, Wife of Slain Lawmaker, Allegedly Runs to Replace Him in Anambra Assembly.
