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The Labour Party (LP) in Anambra East Local Government Area (LGA) has threatened to boycott the September 28 Local Government Elections in the area. The LG Chairman and Secretary of the party, Mr. Chidi Chinwuba and Mr Onyeka Aghadiuno, made the threat in a statement issued in Awka and made available to newsmen on Friday.…

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