Campaign posters of Justina Azuka, wife of slain Anambra lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 constituency, Justice Azuka, have surfaced

The widow is reportedly seeking support to replace her deceased husband.

Justice Azuka was kidnapped in Onitsha on the eve of Christmas of 2024 while returning home for the yuletide.

The body of the deceased was later found at the foot of the Second Niger Bridge in February, despite rumours of payment of a heavy ransom for his release.

Since the confirmation of his death, there has been clamour for the wife, Justina Azuka, to replace the late lawmaker, with many people appealing to the Labour Party to nominate her as a candidate.

Her poster as the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has surfaced, leading to controversy about the refusal of the LP to give her their platform as compensation for her husband’s death.

A source within the LP who spoke to Daily Post said, “Initially, she was nominated by LP, but because of INEC’s inconsistency in the case between Abure and Nenadi Usman, the leaders of LP moved her candidature to ADC.

“Labour party leaders will be leading her aspiration to victory and that I can assure you 100 percent. LP will also not be contesting against her in that election.”

Meanwhile, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, is fielding another lady from the Ikpeazu dynasty, Mimih Ikpeazu-Azikiwe for the contest.