The incumbent Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo, has been unanimously reaffirmed as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the upcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election.

Soludo’s candidacy was solidified during the party’s primary on Saturday at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, where an overwhelming 3,260 delegates participated in the voting process.

As the only aspirant in the race, Soludo received a resounding 3,168 votes, with no “no” votes cast. This landslide victory further solidified his position as the APGA flagbearer for a second term. In his acceptance speech, Soludo highlighted the achievements of his administration, emphasizing that the progress made in Anambra State was achieved without incurring debt. He expressed his commitment to continuing this momentum, promising further advancements and a broader vision for the state’s future.

Soludo also retained Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim as his running mate, citing their successful partnership and confident that their collaboration would lead to another resounding victory. He boldly predicted that APGA would sweep all 21 local governments and 326 wards, citing broad support from various groups, market women, and even members of other political parties.

In a parallel development, Chief George Moghalu, former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), emerged as the Labour Party (LP) candidate. Moghalu triumphed in the LP primary, securing 573 votes against his rival, John Nwosu, who received 19 votes despite withdrawing just hours before the election. Despite this victory, Moghalu’s nomination was overshadowed by internal turmoil within the LP.

Following a Supreme Court ruling on April 4, 2025, which ousted Julius Abure as the LP National Chairman and recognized Senator Nenadi Usman’s leadership, the party faced significant challenges. Acting Anambra LP Chairman Peter Okoye suspended the primary process, citing the implications of the ruling. However, other LP leaders, including Gabriel Okam, insisted the primaries should proceed as planned, causing confusion within the party.

Amid these developments, delegates at the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2025 governorship primaries made a decisive choice by electing Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu, also known as Ikukuoma, as the party’s candidate. Ukachukwu clinched the APC ticket with 1,455 votes, decisively defeating three other aspirants: Mr. Valentine Ozigbo (67 votes), Engr. Johnbosco Onunkwo (26 votes), and Edozie Mmadu (8 votes), with 26 votes declared invalid. His victory signals a strong push from APC members who rally behind his candidacy.

However, the APC primaries were marred by controversy, as violence erupted during the accreditation process. Thugs allegedly hired by one of the aspirants disrupted proceedings, leading to delays and forcing Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, one of the front-runners, to officially withdraw from the race. Okonkwo cited the violence and the disputed delegates list as key reasons for his decision. His withdrawal follows that of Sir Paul Chukwuma and Hon. Chuma Umeoji, leaving Ukachukwu, Ozigbo, Onunkwo, and Madu still in contention.

In his withdrawal letter, Okonkwo expressed concern for the safety of his supporters, criticizing the state of the primary process. Despite stepping back from the race, Okonkwo reaffirmed his dedication to public service and his continued support for President Bola Tinubu’s development programs.

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