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Oseloka Obaze, flagbearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Anambra governorship election slated for November 18, has restated his total commitment to peaceful elections.
Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra is expected to be a close contest between four leading candidates. However, there are 37 candidates in the election including five women.
Here are ten things you should know about the PDP gubernatorial candidate:
Related: Anambra Election: 10 Things You Should Know About APC, Tony Nwoye
1. Born on 9th April, 1955 in Ogidi, Nigeria, Obaze is a native of Ochuche Umuodu, in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State
2. Mr. Obaze attended the elite Catholic legacy school, Christ the King College, Onitsha (1967-1973; his education was briefly interrupted by the Nigerian civil war, from 1967-1970). He also attended the equally prestigious Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha (1973-1974). He studied Political Science and International Relations and holds a Master of Arts in Political Science (M.A.) from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE (1980); and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science (B.S.) from Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE (1979).
3. He was the leading aspirant on the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) platform to succeed Gov. Peter Obi, until he was disqualified on a voter’s card technicality.
4. A writer, poet and policy analyst, Obaze has most recently authored two books, “Regarscent Past: A Collection of Poems” (2015), Here To Serve (2016); and a forthcoming book, Prime Witness: Change and Policy Challenges In Buhari’s Nigeria (2017).
5. Since leaving office on 8 June 2015 as the 9th Secretary to the Anambra State Government (SSG), Obaze has been Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Selonnes Consult Ltd.® a management and strategic policy advisory entity and OHO & Associates, a good governance advocacy outfit.
6. Obaze served as United Nations official (1991-2012). Mr. Obaze was appointed to the United Nations Secretariat by Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar Javier on 1 March, 1991, as a Political Affairs Officer in the Department of Political and Security Council Affairs (PSCA) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
7. As a member of the Nigerian Diplomatic Service (1982-1991), Mr. Obaze served under three presidents (President Shagari, General Buhari and President Babangida) before transiting to the United Nations.
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8. Mr. Obaze is married to Dr. Ofunne Omo Obaze and they are blessed with children. A widely traveled man, he has visited sixty-four (65) countries. He is an avid sportsman and soccer enthusiast; he reviews books and arts as a hobby.
9. He is a recipient of numerous service and professional excellence awards
10. He wants ndi Anambra to join hands with him to serve in a higher capacity and restore our state to the path of success.
Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra is expected to be a close contest between four leading candidates. However, there are 37 candidates in the election including five women.
Here are ten things you should know about the PDP gubernatorial candidate:
Related: Anambra Election: 10 Things You Should Know About APC, Tony Nwoye
1. Born on 9th April, 1955 in Ogidi, Nigeria, Obaze is a native of Ochuche Umuodu, in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State
2. Mr. Obaze attended the elite Catholic legacy school, Christ the King College, Onitsha (1967-1973; his education was briefly interrupted by the Nigerian civil war, from 1967-1970). He also attended the equally prestigious Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha (1973-1974). He studied Political Science and International Relations and holds a Master of Arts in Political Science (M.A.) from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE (1980); and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science (B.S.) from Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE (1979).
3. He was the leading aspirant on the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) platform to succeed Gov. Peter Obi, until he was disqualified on a voter’s card technicality.
4. A writer, poet and policy analyst, Obaze has most recently authored two books, “Regarscent Past: A Collection of Poems” (2015), Here To Serve (2016); and a forthcoming book, Prime Witness: Change and Policy Challenges In Buhari’s Nigeria (2017).
5. Since leaving office on 8 June 2015 as the 9th Secretary to the Anambra State Government (SSG), Obaze has been Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Selonnes Consult Ltd.® a management and strategic policy advisory entity and OHO & Associates, a good governance advocacy outfit.
6. Obaze served as United Nations official (1991-2012). Mr. Obaze was appointed to the United Nations Secretariat by Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar Javier on 1 March, 1991, as a Political Affairs Officer in the Department of Political and Security Council Affairs (PSCA) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
7. As a member of the Nigerian Diplomatic Service (1982-1991), Mr. Obaze served under three presidents (President Shagari, General Buhari and President Babangida) before transiting to the United Nations.
Related: Anambra Election: 10 Things You Should Know About UPP, Osita Chidoka ...
8. Mr. Obaze is married to Dr. Ofunne Omo Obaze and they are blessed with children. A widely traveled man, he has visited sixty-four (65) countries. He is an avid sportsman and soccer enthusiast; he reviews books and arts as a hobby.
9. He is a recipient of numerous service and professional excellence awards
10. He wants ndi Anambra to join hands with him to serve in a higher capacity and restore our state to the path of success.
