Senator Tony Nwoye, who represents Anambra North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has appointed Mrs. Justina Azuka as his Special Adviser on Special Duties.
Mrs. Azuka is the widow of the late Justice Azuka, the member representing Onitsha North I Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, who was abducted on December 24, 2024, and later found dead near the Second Niger Bridge in February 2025.
In a bold move, Justina Azuka stepped into politics to continue her husband’s legacy and contested the August 16, 2025 rerun election under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Although she did not win the election, her courage and resilience earned her widespread respect across party lines.
The by-election was held to fill the vacancy left by her late husband.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Barr. Ifeoma Mimih Azikiwe of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) the winner with 7,774 votes.
DAILY GAZETTE reports that Justina Azuka came second with 1,909 votes, followed by other candidates.
Senator Nwoye, a close ally of the late lawmaker, had earlier supported Mrs. Azuka’s candidacy and has now appointed her to serve in his office in an advisory capacity
